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Lela Javakhishvili wins "Lela and Bela Cup"

9/19/2018 – The Republic of Georgia will soon be the focus of the chess world's attention with the start of the 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi this weekend. But on the other side of the country, NINO MAISURADZE reports on a prestigious women's rapid tournament, traditionally held in Telavi, Georgia, the hometown of many top Georgian women today. | Pictured: Players outside the Telavi Museum | Photo: Lela and Bela Cup organisers

Astana: Salome Melia, a player in need

3/6/2013 – In round three Salome Melia defeated her American rival in a marathon 86-move game. The Georgian IM is not playing only for the honour of her country, but also for money to save the life of her four-month-old daughter. The infant desperately needs a heart operation which cannot be performed in Georgia and would cost €60,000 in Germany (or a million in the US). Can anyone help?
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