Georgian chess player Maka Purtseladze (2313), who competes at international chess tournament named after Paul Keres in Estonua is very close to victory. In the eighth round Purtseladze is a point ahead with another leader and she will become champion even in case of playing draw. In the 8th round Georgian chess player failed the first time and gained 6.0 points. Her only one real opponent is Estonian Otomar Ladva (2267), who has 5.0 points. In the last round Purtseladze plays against another host chess player Mark Lapidus (2215) with black pieces.
