Russian Men and Women Higher Leagues kick off today with Maxim Matlakov (2699) and Anastasia Bodnaruk (2451) as the top seeds of the respective sections. The top 5 players will qualify for the 2018 Russian Championship Superfinals. #chessnews #RussiaChess
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GM Alexey Sarana takes a full point lead at the Russian Higher League after 5 rounds.
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Dmitry Jakovenko leads Russian Championship Superfinal before last round. Girya, Goryachkina and Pogonina head the women's event.

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2 players tied for 1st at Russian both Men's Women's Chess Superfinals: Playoffs are being played now between Jakovenko and Andreikin in the men's section and Girya vs Pogonina in the women's section.

GMs Morozevich & Miroshnichenko are commenting the games.

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https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/russian-superfinal-2018/13/1/1

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