Russian Team Chess 05: Siberia in sole lead!

The University (L) vs Siberia (R) match-up in progress. Siberia won 4-2.
The University (L) vs Siberia (R) match-up in progress. Siberia won 4-2. (Pic Source: http://www.ruchess.ru/)


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

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