Maka Purtseladze (2313) advanced at international tournament named after Paul Keres, ongoing in Tallinn. She gained 4.5 points in six rounds. Purtseladze won 4 rounds, played 1 draw and lost one, she is 0.5 ahead Estonian Igor Shvirov (2470) and Otomar Ladva (2267).  Varlam Vephkhviashvili (2256) plays at this tournament in lower league, like Ilia Sirosh (Estonia, 1987), Sander Kuk (Estonia, 2184) and Kestutis Kaiunasis (Lithuania, 2250) has 4.5 points. According to the additional points, Georgian chess player is in the first place. Estonian tournament is held with 9 rounds and ends on January 19.