The Vandeuvre-le-Nancy (France) chess festival continues. The leaders are A. David, P. Laurent-Paoli – 6 points each. S. Panda and G. Lamard are half a point behind. Rating-favorites: M-A. Maurizzi, V. Kunin, Y. SolodovnichenkoDates: from 18 to 22 DecemberSystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 8 000 € (1 500 € – 1 place)Line-up: 125 participants, 9…