11/13/2024 – Round five of the European Chess Championship saw Ivan Cheparinov and Aleksandar Indjic joining Frederik Svane and Maksim Chigaev in the lead after scoring crucial wins. While Svane and Chigaev quickly agreed to a draw, Cheparinov battled through a gruelling 106 moves to defeat Nikita Petrov, while Indjic secured a swift checkmate against Felix Blohberger in only 29 moves. These four co-leaders will face each other in round six, with 28 closely trailing players, including top seeds Vladimir Fedoseev and Bogdan-Daniel Deac, eager to challenge for the top. | Photo: Mark Livshitz

11/11/2024 – The European Individual Chess Championship is underway in Petrovac, Montenegro, gathering 388 players from across Europe in an intense 11-round Swiss tournament that runs until 19 November. With four former champions in the mix, the event promises thrilling encounters. After three rounds, ten players hold perfect scores, including 13-year-old prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (pictured) and several seasoned grandmasters. This high-stakes battle will determine who claims 20 spots in the next edition of the World Cup. | Photo: Mark Livshitz