Salome Melia - second GM norm

Our today's Guest of the day was Salome Melia, and there is one special reason why she was with us tonight. Not only that she drew with black, with the leading Hoang Trang, but with this draw she gained her second GM norm, with 7/9 and rating performance of 2641 points.

Nadezda Stojanovic
Salome, what are your impressions about this achievement?
Salome Melia
I think if a player is playing well, then norms and titles will come. Of course, this second GM norm is important for me, and I am very happy.

Nadezda Stojanovic
It seems that you are playing very well. You are among the leaders, and you have showed some very good games. Do you have any expectations?
Salome Melia
First of all, I would like to finish well. The tournament is going well for me, and it might be one of my best tournaments.

Nadezda Stojanovic
Georgian chess school is one of the most famous in the world, what is the secret for that?
Salome Melia
Georgia had many famous and many good players in its chess history. To continue this tradition, we have to work hard. In Georgia, second place is nothing special, because people are used to the best results. So in order to achieve this, we have to make a great efforts.

Nadezda Stojanovic
How do you like Belgrade, did you get a chance to do some sightseeing?
Salome Melia
This is my first time in Belgrade, it is very nice, but also very hot! The organizers are doing good job, and everything is well.

Nadezda Stojanovic
So two more rounds to go, I hope you will have luck and finish well!
Salome Melia
Yes, I also hope so, it is important to play well till the very end.