11 January 2021

Pavel Ponkratov Wins Lev Sandakchiev Memorial

The first stage of the Russian Rapid Grand Prix finished in Koltsovo.


The Lev Sandakchiev Memorial, the first stage of the Russian Rapid Grand Prix, finished in Koltsovo, Novosibirsk region. 

Grandmaster Pavel Ponkratov won the tournament, having scored 9.5 points out of 11. GM Sergei Yudin is second with 9 points. IM Semen Khanin won the bronze medal, having edged out GM Dmitriy Khegay.

GM Valentina Gunina showed the best result among women, WFM Viktoriya Loskutova among junior girls, and Mikhail Panin among boys.

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