The 10th International Open “Citta’ di Bergamo” took place from 15th to 17th of July. Fight was very tough because in six-round open tournament every half-point may cost a lot. This time Yuri was not able to take an early lead like in two previos editions: draws with IM Mrdja (2389) and GM Godena (2525) in the 2nd and 4th rounds respectively called into question the overall success in the tournament. In the 5th round Yuri won confidently against IM Aranovitch (2328) and came closer to leaders. The last round became an apotheosis: the game on first board Solodovnichenko – Brunello (who was ahead of “Solo” on a half-point) should decide the winner of the tournament. Short but vivid encounter in Panov Attack of Caro-Kann ended in Yuri’s favor, organizer of the festival Gianvittorio Perico even had time to congratulate “Solo” with the first place… But serbian GM Drazic (2501) who won in the last round as well, also scored 5 points and took the first prize because of better Bucholz. Yuri Solodovnichenko finished second that can be evaluated as a positive result.

Tournament table
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