Traditional prestigious chess tournament (100 000 USD) is underway in the city of USA, Chicago. Two Georgian chess players are participating in Chicago Open. Tamaz Gelashvili (2611) and Giorgi Kacheishvili (2599) are among leaders.

After 5 rounds, Gelashvili won 4 games and played one draw. He is sharing the 1^st-2^nd places with Indian Pentala Harikrishna with 4,5 points. Kacheishvili lost in the second round. He is sharing the 3^rd-17^th places with 4 points.

9 rounds will be held at Chicago Open and winner will gain 10 000 USD. The second-placed will win 5 000 USD, the third-placed – 2 500 USD.