173 chess players taking part in blitz tournament

A blitz tournament, in which 173 chess players are taking part, is being held within the framework of Chigorin Memorial in St. Petersburg, Russia.

GM Avetik Grigoryan is leading with 4 points after 4 rounds.

GM Robert vhannisyan has scored 3,5, GMs Zaven Andriasian, Sergey Grigoriants, Yuri Ajrapetjan - 3 points each.

Today the blitz game will be over and the main tournament of the festival will start tomorrow.