5th Mediterranean Chess Championship

26th November to 4th December 2007 in Sousse, Tunisia

The 5th Mediterranean Men and Women Chess Championships is taking place on 26th November to 4th December 2007 in Sousse, Tunisia. Sousse is known as the site of a legendary 1967 Interzonal tournament. Men and women will participate in one joint tournament, chief organizer is Mr Latiri Tahar from Tunisian Chess Federation and rate of play is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move for each player. GM Suat Atalik is defending his 2006 title, women champion IM Yelena Dembo is not playing.

Standings after round 4:

1-5. GM Atalik Suat 2599 TUR, IM Marzolo Cyril 2478 FRA, IM Esen Baris 2453 TUR, IM Doric Darko 2470 CRO and Krivokapic Marko 2349 MNE 6-13. FM Adnani Mokhlis 2263 MAR, IM Ezat Mohamed 2440 EGY, IM Hernando Rodrigo Jose Maria 2359 ESP, IM Estremera Panos Sergio 2400 ESP, WGM Sedina Elena 2358 ITA, WGM Milliet Sophie 2395 FRA, WIM Drljevic Ljilja 2270 MNE and IM Belouadah Saad 2305 ALG

WIM Drljevic Ljilja and GM Atalik Suat

More information on the official website