Vitaly Teterev and David Howell share first in Wunsiedel
The 6th Wunsiedel Schach-Festival took place from 17th to 20th May at the Fichtelgebirgshalle, 95632 Wunsiedel, Germany.
The event is organized by the Festspielstadt Wunsiedel – Stadtsportverband in cooperation with the family Zier and Klaus Steffan.
The Masters Tournament, for players rated over 1800, featured 106 participants.
After seven rounds of play, Grandmasters Vitaly Teterev of Belarus and top seed David Howell of England shared the first place with 6 points each. Teterev takes the winner’s trophy on better tie-break.
Final standings (top 10):
1. GM Teterev Vitaly BLR 2516 – 6
2. GM Howell David W L ENG 2607 – 6
3. GM Miezis Normunds LAT 2577 – 5.5
4. GM Kunin Vitaly GER 2513 – 5.5
5. GM Danin Alexandre RUS 2519 – 5
6. IM Richter Michael GER 2482 – 5
7. IM Wegerle Jörg GER 2445 – 5
8. IM Neuman Petr CZE 2472 – 5
9. Göbel Constantin GER 2239 – 5
10. Schubert Chr. Prof. Dr. MEX 2284 – 5
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