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By Claudio Selleri
I have been involved in many a chess tournament in my time - the same can be said, of course, about the many referees and officials present at the World Cadet Chess Championship.
We are used to the emotionally austere atmosphere of chess tournaments for older players, where the focus on achieving results, naturally, leads to an outward impassivity. So, enjoying the spectacle of so many wonderful, exuberant kids gathered under one roof for this important event was an absolute delight for us. This does not mean the games were played without focus and passion (there's no one more serious than a chess-loving child playing an important game). However, there was a truly delightful emotional spontaneity and happy enthusiasm that brightened the entire competition and our hearts.
A total of 6 categories were played: under 8, under 10, under 12, with open and girls' sections. The event attracted 710 players from 77 nations.
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The event included national champions in their respective age groups. In addition to the official tournaments, the championship featured several side events that engaged and entertained the children, their coaches and parents.
The organization team, led by GM Roberto Mogranzini and Unichess, provided top-tier playing conditions. This included not only over 350 online-connected chessboards, but also the venue was enhanced by giant photos, flags, monitors for relatives and companions, and a fun area featuring 90 cm-tall chess pieces, photo panels, and the Le Due Torri chess shop. FIDE General Secretary Lukasz Turlej declared this was unequivocally one of the best-organized tournaments of its kind.
The event welcomed several distinguished guests, including consuls, ambassadors from various countries, and the renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli.
In addition to the main competitions, there were two blitz tournaments and the Cadets World Solving Championship, with the enthusiastic participation of 247 children.
All the tournaments were fiercely contested, with the following players reaching the podiums.
U08 Girls
1. Chen Zhihan (China) – 9½/11
2. WCM Abigail Zhou (USA) – 8½
3. Stella Xin (USA) – 8½
U08 Open
1. Reddy Adulla Divith (India) – 9
2. Swain Sattwik (India) – 9
3. Guo Ziming (China) – 9
U10 Girls
1. WCM Alanna Berikkyzy (Kazakhstan) – 9½
2. WCM Aimee Yang (USA) – 9
3. WCM Ider Tselmuun (Mongolia) – 8½
U10 Open
1. Roman Shogdzhiev (FIDE) – 10
2. Marc Llari (France) – 9½
3. Nguyen Quang Anh (Vietnam) – 8½
U12 Girls
1. WCM Xue Tianhao (China) – 9
2. WCM Khanzada Amanzhol (Kazakhstan) – 9
3. Tong Thai Hoang An (Vietnam)
U12 Open
1. FM Mark Smirnov (Kazakhstan) – 10
2. CM Antoni Radzimski (Poland) – 8½
3. FM David Lacan Rus (France) – 8½
I was super impressed when I was strolling through the hall looking at the various games in progress to see a 7-year-old girl find the best defence for White at move 25, winning the game brilliantly.
25.Nc6!, threatening mate on g7, and White is winning.
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