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The Korinthia Chess Academy “Argonaftis” organized the 5th International Tournament Isthmia 2015 on 18-25th August at the Poseidon Resort Hotel in Loutraki, Korinthia, Greece.

The main Open A for players rated over 1900 FIDE gathered 50 participants. GM Nazar Firman from Ukraine took a clear first place with 7,0/9 points to claim the top prize of 2000 EUR.

Open B for players U2000 had 63 participants. Panagiotis Toubekis emerged winner with 8,0/9 points. Full standings below.

Prefecture of Peloponnisos, Municipality of Loutraki – Perahora – Agioi Theodoroi and Municipality of Korinth supported the event.

Tournament website

Open A final standings (top 15):

1 GM Firman Nazar UKR 2502 – 7
2 GM Papaioannou Ioannis GRE 2633 – 6.5
3 GM Drenchev Petar BUL 2463 – 6.5
4 GM Banikas Hristos GRE 2618 – 6
5 GM Mastrovasilis Athanasios GRE 2517 – 6
6 GM David Alberto ITA 2584 – 6
7 GM Nikolaidis Ioannis GRE 2559 – 6
8 GM Petrov Marian BUL 2482 – 6
9 GM Skembris Spyridon GRE 2412 – 6
10 IM Dimitrov Atanas GRE 2319 – 5.5
11 GM Drazic Sinisa SRB 2432 – 5.5
12 IM Bodiroga Predrag SRB 2342 – 5.5
13 IM Mastrokoukos Georgios GRE 2297 – 5.5
14 GM Georgiev Krum BUL 2414 – 5.5
15 GM Kislinsky Alexey CZE 2475 – 5.5

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