11 December 2019

Sanan Sjugirov Wins First Game of Final Match at Russian Cup

Alexey Sarana is in a must-win situation.


The first game of the final round of the Russian Cup Final was played in Khanty-Mansiysk on December 11. Sanan Sjugirov, who had the white pieces, got the advantage against Alexey Sarana and despite his rival's tough resistance, managed to win the game.

The second game will be played on December 12 at 10 a.m. (Moscow time). If the score is equal, the tiebreak will determine the Russian Cup winner. 
 
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Photos by Dmitry Kryakvin