The superfinal of the St. Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012 was played on 5-7th October at the Hotel Oktyabrskaya.
Twelve players, winners of the qualifiers, top St. Petersburg players and invited guests, competed in the round robin event with the time control of 15′+10”.
The total prize fund was 24,400 EUR (985,000 RUB), with 4500 EUR dedicated to the winner.
Guest from Cuba GM Leinier Perez Dominguez and local hero, six-times Russian champion, Peter Svidler shared the first place with 7,5 points each. Dominguez is declared champion on better tie-break.
Final standings:
1-2. GM Dominguez Perez Leinier 2734 and GM Svidler Peter 2733 – 7,5
3. GM Vitiugov Nikita 2740 – 7,0
4. GM Alekseev Evgeny 2685 – 6,0
5-6. GM Khalifman Alexander 2647 and GM Khairullin Ildar 2649 – 5,5
7-8. GM Matlakov Maxim 2675 and GM Zvjaginsev Vadim 2660 – 5,0
9-10. GM Inarkiev Ernesto 2673 and GM Shimanov Aleksandr 2599 – 4,5
11-12. GM Movsesian Sergei 2722 and GM Efimenko Zahar 2708 – 4,0
Clutch win!