International Chess Festival 15th “City of Messina – Gate of Sicily” started in Italy

The traditional chess festival 15th “City of Messina – Gate of Sicily” has started in Messina (Italy). After the 1st round, 18 participants won their games, including T. Stremavičius, V. Kozakovsky, S. Brunello

Rating favorites:  T. Stremavicius, V. Kozakovsky, S. Brunello
Dates:  from January 2 to 8
System:  Swiss, 9 rounds
Prize fund:  € 4,000 (€ 1,300 – 1st place)
Line-up:  61 participants, 6 grandmasters

Official site
position after 1st round