A resounding victory over GM Richard Rapport allowed GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to notch up a total of 6.5 points and clinch the title at the Biel GM Tournament 2015. This was MVL’s third consecutive triumph in as many editions of the annual Biel Tournament and his 4th overall.
The second place was secured by GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek, the only player to defeat the winner in their personal encounter. Wojtaszek finished with a total of 6 points by his name.
Meanwhile, GMs Adams and Navara tied for the third place with 5.5 points each.
Round 10 Results:
Vachier-Lagrave | 2731 | 1-0 | Rapport | 2671 |
Wojtaszek | 2733 | ½-½ | Navara | 2724 |
Eljanov | 2723 | 0-1 | Adams | 2740 |
Final Standings:
Rank |
Player | Rating |
Points |
1 |
Vachier-Lagrave | 2731 | 6.5 |
2 | Wojtaszek | 2733 |
6 |
3 |
Adams | 2740 | 5.5 |
3 | Navara | 2724 |
5.5 |
5 |
Eljanov | 2723 | 4.5 |
6 | Rapport | 2671 |
2 |