ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia — Following the completion of the third round of the Russian Championship Superfinal, Dmitry Kokarev has emerged as the leader of the open section. The tournament, currently being held at the Grand Rostov Hyatt Regency, sees Kokarev holding a position at the top of the standings with 2.5 points.
While the open section is headlined by Kokarev's performance, the women’s section is seeing a tight contest among the top contenders. Anastasia Bodnaruk and Leya Garifullina are currently among the leaders in the women's category as the competition progresses toward its final stages.
The championship features a significant total prize pool of 11 million rubles. In addition to the monetary rewards, the stakes for the participants include a LADA car, which will be awarded to each Russian champion at the conclusion of the event.
As the tournament moves into the fourth round, the final winners have not yet been determined. The competition continues to unfold in Rostov-on-Don, with players vying for the prestigious titles and the accompanying prizes.