Russians on one point lag behind the leader of chess tournament of Grand Swiss

In Riga (Latvia) open and female chess tournaments of Grand Swiss proceed. In the eighth round of all-comers competitions the Frenchman Alireza Firudzha beat the Indian Krishnan Sashikiran and remained the sole leader, having gathered 6,5 points. The number of 10 persecutors who are lagging behind on 1 point, includes Russians Nikita Kirillovich Vityugov, Predke Alexander and Oparin Grigory. Two best players will receive permits to tournament of applicants which will take place next year. In female tournament by the sole leader the Chinese woman Ley Tintsze, Alina Kashlinskaya is. In an asset of the leader of 7 points. On 1 point Elizabeth Petts lag behind...