18 November 2017
Evgeny Sveshnikov Becomes World Senior Champion
Galina Strutinskaia and Natalia Titorenko win bronze medals.
On November 18, the World Senior Championship finished in Acqui Terme, Italy. Russian chess players won three medals: one gold and two bronze ones. Results:
50+ Group
Open:
1. Julio Granda Zuniga (Peru) - 9.5/11, 2. Rogelio Antonio (Philippines), 3. Eric Prie (France) - 8.5;
Final standings
Women:
1. Elvira Berend (Luxemburg) - 7/9, 2. Marina Makropoulou (Greece), 3. Galina Strutinskaia (Russia) - 6;
Final standings
65+ Group
Open:
1. Evgeny Sveshnikov (Russia) - 8.5/11, 2. Anatoly Vaisser (France), 3. Vlastimil Jansa (Czech Republic) - 8;
Final standings
Women:
1. Tamar Khmiadashvili, 2. Nona Gaprindashvili (both from Georgia) - 7.5/9, 3. Natalia Titorenko (Russia) - 6.5.
Final standings
Official website
The Russian Chess Federation congratulates Evgeny Sveshnikov, Galina Strutinskaia, and Natalia Titorenko on their successful performance at the World Senior Championship!
