i have tested this savegame and lucky for me i could continue at the chapter 3 in this save where i left off last time.i never modded any of my progress from the tutorial chapter 1 to 3 but my own savegame got corrupted on a way where u can load it but it wont continue o.o so im very happy whit this savegame thanks u.also i can say this much info i covered about this savegame which might be nice to know about for those who need it.
Savegame info:

Save Data 01,Disc 1
Data Saved:
18/01/2011 - 2:37:38
Chapter 3 : Branded

Lake Bresha - the Waters Stilled

Play Time : 002:05:48

and only 1 achivement pop up (Limit Breaker)-Dealt 100,000+ Damage with a single attack.

(Reason i include this info is cause i have seen manny downloads that say final fantasy 13 but they were for lightning returns part or they were for other games or the info they post was a copy of another uploader) this savegame how ever is correct i confirm u it:D its maby old but works great until this day:D