The 3rd round of Chess Tournament "Negroponte 2010" which takes place in the city of Greece, Chalkida was not successful for Georgian players. Salome Melia (2442) and Sopiko Kukhashvili (2409) who were competing without a lost before lost this time. Inga Charkhalashvili (2346) defeated Canadian Antuan Berbue (2140).
Melia (black pieces) was defeated by Turkish Suat Adalik (2607). Kukhashvili (white pieces) lost with American Robert Hens.
Salome is in the 42nd place and Khukhashvili - in the 46th place. They have 2-2 points.
Charkhalashvili is in the 34th place with 2.5 points and she will play with Russian Iuri Iakovich (2570) in the next match.
Iranian Pur Gader (2218) will be opponent of Melia. Kukhashvili will play with Greek Maria Kouvatsu (2185).
12 chess players are leading according to the last rounds. Atalik is in the 1st place according to the additional data. There will be 9 rounds in the tournament in Chalkida and it will last till August 17. Winner will be awarded with 3 500 from 25 000 EUR and champion among women will be awarded with 1 300 EUR.