On November 11, Armenian chess player Zaven Andriassian rivalled Sanan Syugirov of Russia in the third round of 2010 Final Cup of Russia.

The game resulted in a tie, with the chess players to meet in yet another match.

The Final Cup of Russia, hosting 32 Russian as well as foreign grandmasters, was launched in November 8 in Belgorod. The tournament prize fund is 1 190 000 rubles.

8 chess players out of 32 will continue their participation in the knock out tournament.