GM Pavel Smirnov clear first in Primorsky Debut in Vladivostok

Primorsky Debut, a stage in the Cup of Russia, was held from 21-29th July, 2015, at the DVFU campus in Vladivostok.

57 players, including 11 Grandmasters competed in the 9-round Swiss tournament.

Pavel Smirnov took the winner’s trophy after concluding the race with 7,5/9 points, leaving the second placedAleksey Goganov half a point behind. Aleksei Pridorozhni completed the podium after edging the group of players on better tie-break.

Prior to this event, Vladivostok hosted Tikhookeansky Meridian – a stage in the Rapid Cup of Russia.

Final standings (top 15):

1 GM Smirnov Pavel RUS 2600 – 7.5
2 GM Goganov Aleksey RUS 2601 – 7
3 GM Pridorozhni Aleksei RUS 2569 – 6.5
4 GM Bocharov Dmitry RUS 2561 – 6.5
5 GM Kokarev Dmitry RUS 2608 – 6.5
6 GM Savchenko Boris RUS 2566 – 6.5
7 GM Maletin Pavel RUS 2583 – 6
8 GM Rozum Ivan RUS 2535 – 6
9 Sek Konstantin RUS 2432 – 6
10 GM Shomoev Anton RUS 2578 – 6
11 FM Keosidi Konstantin RUS 2401 – 6
12 GM Papin Vasily RUS 2500 – 5.5
13 GM Zablotsky Sergei RUS 2533 – 5.5
14 IM Pevzner Lev RUS 2396 – 5.5
15 FM Rychkov Oleg RUS 2328 – 5.5