Tradewise Gibraltar Masters
Nikita Vitiugov wins the Tradewise Gibraltar Masters
Vitiugov wins the Gibraltar Masters following a tense play-off against the 2012 winner Nigel Short. Nikita won the play-off 1.5 -.5
GM Vitiugov, Nikita (2694) – GM Short, Nigel D (2690)
11th Gibraltar Masters Tie-Break (2.1)
Nikita will also recieve top prize , a check for £20,000



Chinese GM Zhao Xue , winning the top female prize of £12,000.
She drew her last round game after nearly five hours of play against Vassily Ivanchuk and achieved a score of 7½/10.
offiical site; http://www.gibraltarchesscongress.com/