Elista Rapid
Source: ChessToday.net
On 3-5 April there was a rapid tournament in Elista, in honour of Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s 50th birthday. This tournament was also a part of the Rapid Cup of Russia series. Mainly the Russian players competed.
Final standings:
1-3. GMs Sjugirov, Inarkiev and V. Kovalenko (Ukraine) – 8½ out of 11
4-7. IM Belous, GM Bryzgalin, GM Ja. Geller and GM A. Evdokimov – 8, etc. (70 players)
The main square of the ‘City Chess’ in Elista is now named after Ilyumzhinov, who was also awarded Hero of Kalmykia.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
How much was 1st prize?