Open Section:
With a convincing 4-2 victory against overnight co-leaders ‘University’ in Round 5, ‘Siberia’ took up the sole lead after 5 rounds of the Russian Team Chess Championship 2015. GMs Aronian and Jakovenko played a crucial role in Siberia’s victory as they defeated GMs Andreikin and Jobava respectively.
In another clash of two giants, ‘Malachite’ overcame ‘Bronze Horsemen’ 3.5-2.5, thanks to experienced GM Bologan’s decisive win over GM Fedoseev.
Complete Round 5 Results (Team Names in Russian): http://www.chess-results.com/tnr171712.aspx?lan=1&art=3&rd=5&wi=821
Women’s Section:
Team ‘Boavista’ caught up overnight leaders ‘SDYUSSHOR SHSH’ as the former team scored a crucial win against ‘University’ while ‘SDYUSSHOR SHSH’ drew a strong ‘Ugra’ team.
In the ‘Boavista’ vs ‘University’ encounter, IM Vasilevich and WIM Drozdova notched up wins to lead their team to an all-important 3-1 victory. WIM Drozdova has been the star for ‘Boavista’ so far with wins in each of the five rounds and a rating performance of 2920!
Complete Round 5 Results (Team Names in Russian): http://www.chess-results.com/tnr171723.aspx?lan=1&art=3&rd=5&wi=821