GM Joseph Sanchez clinch 2011 Pierre et Vacances International Open title

GM Joseph Sanchez of the Philippines defeated GM Sabino Brunello of Italy in the last round to finished with five wins ,four draws and no loss to bag the top prize of 2,200 euro in the nine round Swiss System 2011 Pierre et Vacances International Open held in Cannes,France, February 21-27,2011. A total of 64 players including 16 Grandmasters, 14 International masters,6 FIDE masters, 3Women international masters participated in the events. Sanchez won against Xavier Wunderman (2234)of France;IM David Martinez(2398) of Spain;GM Boris Avrukh (2626)of Israel; GM David Alberto (2580) of Luxembourg and GM Brunello (2540) of Italy.He draws his games against GM Ruben Felgaer (2585)of Argentina; IM Axel Delorme(2492)of France;GM Evgeny Romanov(2606) of Russia and GM Michael Roiz (2649)of Israel. Sanchez performance rating of 2741 is the highest by a Filipino in an  international tournament and gained 26 Fide rating points to increased his rating to 2542. Five players are tied for the lead after 8 rounds, co leaders Michael Roiz(6 points) drew his game against Christian Bauer(6points) in only 8 moves while the game Javier Villa Gasquez(6points) and Evgeny Romanov (6points)ended in a 7 moves draw, paving the way for Sanchez(6points) who won against Sabino Brunello in 33 moves of an English Opening to solo first place.

FINAL STANDINGS
1st  GM Joseph Sanchez(Philippines)           5    4    0     7.0 points  2741
2nd GM Michael Roiz(Israel)                      4     5    0     6.5 points  2687
3rd IM  Xavier Villa Gasquez(Spain)           4     5    0     6.5 points  2674
4th GM Christian Bauer(France)                 5     3     1     6.5points   2653
5th GM Evgeny Romanov(Russia)               4     5     0     6.5 points  2628
6th GM Andrey Sumets(Ukraine)                5     3     1     6.5 points  2626
7th GM Alberto David(Luxembourg)           5    2      2     6.0 points  2576
8th GM Christian Jianu Vlad(Romania)        5     2     2      6.0 points 2518
9th GM Vadim Malakhatko(Belgium)          3     5     1      5.5 points  2581
10th GM Hicham Hamdouchi(France)         3     5     1      5.5 points  2569
11th IM Costin Miron Lucian                      3     5     1      5.5 points  2557
12th IM Anthony Bellaiche (France)           5      1     3      5.5 points  2550
13th IM Axel Delorme (France)                 3      5     1      5.5 points   2532
14th FM AntonGuijarro David                   5      1     3       5.5 points  2509
15th GM Sabino Brunello (Italy)                4      3     2      5.5 points    2500
16th IM Jules Moussard                            4      3     2       5.5 points   2493
17th GM Evgeny Sveshnikov                     4      3     2       5.5 points   2490
18th IM David Requero Guevarra              4      3     2       5.5 points   2449
19th FM Christopher Sochacki                  4      3     2       5.5 points   2387