19.01.2023
International tournament “Orsha 2023” started in Belarus
The traditional chess festival “Orsha 2023” has started in Orsha (Belarus).
After the 1st round, 65 participants won their games, including N. Afanasiev, A. Aleksandrov, A. Moskalenko
Rating-favorites: N. Afanasiev, A. Alexandrov, A. Moskalenko
Dates: from January 19 to 25
System: Swiss, 9 rounds
Prize fund: 8400 BYN (1st place – 2500 BYN) Line-
up: 147 participants, 5 grandmasters