Sergey Galakhov walked through Moscow Open Amateur Tournament
Feb 8, 2015

The 55-years old Russian Sergey Galakhov dominated the Moscow Open – RSSU Cup C tournament, reserved for amateurs, in the field of 326 players.

Galakhov started with eight consecutive victories before settling for the only draw in the final round. The nearest opposition was left full point behind.

Final standings (top finishers):

1 Galakhov Sergey RUS 2236 – 8.5
2 Denishev Marat RUS 2236 – 7.5
3 FM Manukyan Sargis V. ARM 2262 – 7.5
4 Alkaev Roman RUS 2246 – 7.5
5 FM Bazarov Konstantin RUS 2298 – 7
6 FM Vlassow Valentin RUS 2284 – 7
7 Kolmakov Pavel RUS 2206 – 7
8 Konaplev Anton RUS 2175 – 7
9 FM Erzhanov Arman KAZ 2235 – 7
10 Kovalev Vitaly RUS 2147 – 7
11 Arkhipenko Daniil RUS 2154 – 7
12 Shalin Alexey RUS 2141 – 7

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