The first five rounds of the 1st stage of the Rapid Grand Prix among men and women have started in Tbilisi, Georgia. The 9-round Swiss event with the time control 15+10 is organized by the Georgian Chess Federation. There will be overall four stages of the Grand Prix.
Gia Giorgadze gives a welcoming speech
Inga Khurtsilava and Maia Lomineishvili (in the background) who recently gave birth to a second child
The chess players who often meet at the championships for the veterans: Nona Gaprindashvili and Tamar Khmiadashvili
Sopiko Khukhashvili
The rating favourite Lela Javakhishvili gives an interview
The legendary champion is in the spotlight
And of course beautiful Sopiko Guramishvili