Danyyil Dvirnyy tops Vila de Poble Nou Rapid

The 13th Obert Internacional Vila de Poble Nou took place on Sunday 11th August at the Centre Cívic Can Felipa, in Sant Marti neighborhood in Barcelona.

The playing format was 10-round Swiss with the rapid time control 15′+5”. 149 players from 14 countries participated in the event.

Italian IM Danyyil Dvirnyy edged GM Alexei Barsov (Uzbekistan) to tie-break to claim the winner’s trophy and top prize. Both players finished with 8,5/10 points. Full standings below.

The tournament was organized by Club d’Escacs Ateneu Colón, established back in 1889.

Final standings (top finishers):

1. IM Dvirnyy Danyyil ITA 2549 – 8.5
2. GM Barsov Alexei UZB 2530 – 8.5

3. IM Asis Gargatagli Hipolito ESP 2474 – 8
4. IM Guerra Mendez Jose Angel CUB 2516 – 8
5. GM Perez Mitjans Orelvis ESP 2475 – 8
6. IM Valsecchi Alessio ITA 2412 – 8

7. IM Pulvett Daniel VEN 2415 – 7.5
8. IM Sequera Paolini Jose VEN 2394 – 7.5

9. GM Flores Rios Mauricio CHI 2519 – 7
10. FM Colon Garcia Enrique ESP 2380 – 7
11. GM Alonso Rosell Alvar ESP 2550 – 7
12. GM Cuartas Jaime Alexander COL 2497 – 7
13. IM Matnadze Ana ESP 2390 – 7
14. GM Lopez Martinez Josep Manuel ESP 2547 – 7
15. IM Arenas David COL 2443 – 7
16. FM Montilla Carrillo Esteban ESP 2261 – 7
17. IM Kovacevic Slobodan SRB 2337 – 7

18. IM Valdes Romero Leonardo CRC 2440 – 6.5
19. GM Rizouk Aimen ALG 2527 – 6.5
20. IM Prasca Sosa Rafael VEN 2426 – 6.5
21. IM Mestre Bellido Hector ESP 2312 – 6.5
22. IM Vehi Bach Victor Manuel ESP 2307 – 6.5
23. MK Esplugas Esteve Vicenc ESP 2231 – 6.5
24. IM Alonso Moyano Jonathan ESP 2420 – 6.5
25. GM Muñoz Pantoja Miguel ESP 2456 – 6.5