Rafael Vaganian has 7 points out of 9 and shares the 2nd-5th places

The 9th round of the World Senior Chess Championship 2023 is concluded. 

In the 50+ category, Artashes Minasian drew with German GM Klaus Bischoff, and Ashot Nadanian drew with Ecuadorian GM Carlos Matamoros Franco.

In the 65+ category, Rafael Vaganian defeated the Italian IM Antonio Martorelli.

Rafael Vaganian now has 7 points and shares the 2nd-5th places. Artashes Minasian has 6 points, Ashot Nadanian - 5.5 points.

We wish good luck to our chess players in the last 2 games.