Mirzoev on the verge of the top three at Capablanca Memorial
The 58th Memorial tournament dedicated to José Raúl Capablanca, the 3rd World Chess Champion, is nearing its conclusion in Matanzas, Cuba.
Azerbaijani grandmaster Azer Mirzoev has scored 6 points after eight rounds and currently sits in fifth place, Idman.biz reports.
He trails half a point behind Santiago Avila from Colombia, who holds second place. The local player, Isidro Dilan, is leading the tournament.
If Mirzoev delivers a strong performance in the final stage, he could become a contender for the prize.
Idman.biz
