After seven rounds Benasque tournament had two leaders – Giorgi Margvelashvili and Dan Zoler of Israel had 6,5-6,5 points. These chess players played against each other in the 8^th round. In case of victory, Margvelashvili would have been close to championship but he lost this game. Giorgi is in the 6^th place now and in the 9^th round he will play against Zbinek Hracek of Czech Republic. Konstantine Shanava and Tornike Sanikidze have 6-6 points.