Georgian chess player Sophiko Guramishvili (2374) lost the first match in the fifth round of the tournament, which is underway in the city of Italy, Reggio Emilia. In spite of failure she managed to keep leadership.
Guramishvili, playing with black pieces lost with Ana Sharevich (2267), Guramishvili owns 4.0 points and Belarusian Ana Sharevich has 3.5 points.
Two circles are played at Italian tournament and the 10th round is to be held on January 6. Guramishvili’s next rival is Italian Marina Brunelo (2221).
