After 9 rounds of gruelling chess at the Zalakaros Open 2015, GM Igor Kovalenko of Latvia came out on top with a total score of 7/9. Kovalenko had a terrible start to the tournament as he lost to IM Kantor Gergely in the very first round. However, he made a superb comeback as he won this strong open half a point ahead of his nearest rivals.
Meanwhile, 4 players tied for the second spot with 6.5/9, including India’s GM B. Adhiban.
Final Standings: http://chess-results.com/tnr164932.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=9&wi=821