The Geneva Chess Federation is organizing the 27th International Chess Open from 26th to 30th December in Geneva, Switzerland. The tournament is being played in two rating groups and over 7 rounds of Swiss system. Total prize fund is 16.000 CHF, with 3.000 being reserved for the winner.

The top star of the tournament, French Grandmaster Etienne Bacrot, is entering the final round with 5 points, half a point ahead of the eight followers. Open A has 60 players competing.

Top round 7 pairings:
GM Palac Mladen 4½ - 5 GM Bacrot Etienne
GM Khenkin Igor 4½ - 4½ GM Vorotnikov Vladislav V
FM Valsecchi Alessio 4½ - 4½ GM Sokolov Andrei
IM Foisor Cristina-Adela 4½ - 4½ GM Zelcic Robert
GM Fargere Francois 4½ - 4 IM Foisor Ovidiu-Doru

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