The final of Russian Cup took place in Moscow region 14-25 November 2005. In the event take part winners of qualified tournaments, the participants of the top-league of Russia Championship and chess players according the rating. There are 32 participants and they use a play-off system. Among participants are Konstantin Sakaev 2668, Pavel Smirnov 2637, Sergey Volkov 2614, Alexander Korotylev 2604, Igor Khenkin 2603, Konstantin Landa 2600.
The prize fund is 20.000 USD.
Final match (November,24-25): Lastin Alexander 2585 - Khismatullin Denis 2578 1/2, 1/2, 1/2, 0-1
In semifinals played:
Smirnov Pavel 2637 - Lastin Alexander 2585 1/2, 1/2, 0-1, 1/2
Maletin Pavel 2516 - Khismatullin Denis 2578 1/2, 1/2, 1/2, 0-1