Shakhriyar Mamedyarov wins the Riga FIDE Grand Prix
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov stands as the winner of the FIDE Grand Prix in Riga. He beats Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in a nerve-wracking tie-break thanks to a win in the last Armaggedon game. With this victory in the second leg of the Grand Prix Series, he earns 24,000 euros and shares the lead with Alexander Grischuk in the overall standing with 10 points.
Final, overall result:
Mamedyarov – Vachier-Lagrave 5 – 4
Text by Press Officer Yannick Pelletier; Photo courtesy: World Chess
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