17 March 2017

Nona Gaprindashvili and Evgeny Sveshnikov Will Play in Jurmala

The match is scheduled for March 25-26.

A chess festival will take place in Jurmala on March 25-26, featuring rapid tournament for seniors (55+) and juniors (under 15), and a friendly match between former World Champion Nona Gaprindashvili (Georgia) and Senior World Team Champion Evgeny Sveshnikov (Russia). The games of the match will be relayed live. Evgeny Sveshnikov will also hold a master class and simultaneous display.