Georgian U-16 Chess Championship is underway at Tbilisi Chess Palace. After 2 rounds, Irakli Beradze, Giorgi Sibashvili, Gigla Benidze, Noe Tutisani, Shalva Nadirashvili, Temur Chlaidze, Guga Burduli and Saba Jordania are leading among boys. Ana Kuchava, Nani Unapkoshvili, Ana Shamatava, Nato Imnadze, Lika Kobeshavidze and Ana Mardaleishvili are leading among girls. Champions of the tournament will participate in World U-16 Championship and vice-champions – in European U-16 Championship.