GM Ivanov and IM Shmelov lead heading into final day of Spring Festival

59 combatiants are taking part in the Spring Fesitval. The three day event includes side events like Bughouse and Time odds blitz after 3 rounds GM Ivanov ans IM Shmelov are leading the open section with 3 points. 6 players are in the chasing pack including GM Zhou. Michael Carey and Jacob Morris are performing abive their rating with 2.5 out of 3.0. Rem Yang is the only player on 3 in the under section. The Zhang sisters sre right behind tied for second with 2.5. Lots of interesting chess to be played today. The night will be capped off by time odds blitz giving the lower rated players a chance to topple the higher rated club members.