Sergei Zhigalko of Belarus (2667) became winner of Baku chess tournament. In 9 rounds he earned 7.0 points and was half point ahead of Rauf Mamedov of Azerbaijan (2634).

Mikheil Mchedlishvili (2652) showed the best result from Georgian chess players. He earned 5.5 points and took the 15^th place. Tornike Sanikidze (2586) and Gaioz Nigalidze (2449) earned the same points and took the 18^th and 20^th place.

Here are the results of other Georgian chess players: 30. Salome Khazhomia (2143) – 4.5; 32. Nino Batsiashvili (2434) – 4.5; 36. Sophiko Khukhashvili (2396) – 4.5; 39. Levan Pantsulaia (2575) – 4.5; 43. Ana Gavasheli (2150) – 4.0;