Mikhail Chigorin Memorial 18th International Chess Festival is ongoing in St. Petersburg, Russia.
As a result of 5 rounds, grandmaster Zaven Andriasian and international master Hovik Hayrapetyan have gained 3 points each; Igor Kurnikov (Russia) is leading the rapid chess tournament with 5 points.
The tournament to last till Oct 22, is hosting 200 players from 50 countries.






