The 5th edition of Luc Open took place from 28th April to 4th May, 2014 in Lille, the capital of Nord-Pas de Calais region in France.
The event gathered 187 players from 21 countries, including 8 Grandmasters and 14 International Masters.
GM Nikita Maiorov from Belarus emerged clear winner with 7,5 points from nine rounds to take the trophy and top prize of 1500 EUR.
Final standings:
1. GM MAIOROV Nikita BLR 2522 – 7½
2-8. GM BACHMANN Axel PAR 2598, GM ARIZMENDI MARTINEZ Julen Luis ESP 2542, GM CHATALBASHEV BorisBUL 2520, IM PANCEVSKI Filip MKD 2466, GM ZHIGALKO Andrey BLR 2600, GM JANEV Evgeni BUL 2427 and FM CAWDERY Daniel RSA 2395 – 7
9-15. GM LAGARDE Maxime FRA 2510, IM CAMACHO COLLADOS Jose KOR 2388, IM BAILET Pierre FRA 2469, GM NEELOTPAL Das IND 2428, IM CASTELLANOS RODRIGUE Renier ESP 2474, IM LIE Espen NOR 2460 and IM PETROSIAN Suren ARM 2374 – 6½ etc
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Amazing win.