12/23/2024 – The 11th Sunway Sitges Chess Festival wrapped up in style, delivering a lively atmosphere in the picturesque town near Barcelona. Savva Vetokhin, aged 15, stole the show, winning the title after beating Ido Gorshtein in a blitz playoff. The event saw fierce competition, with Chinese GM Li Di taking third place and Iranian WGM Mobina Alinasab finishing as the top-scoring woman. Living legend Vasyl Ivanchuk added flair, ending his campaign with a remarkable final-round win. | Photo: Official website

12/16/2024 – The 11th Sunway Sitges Chess Festival is delivering thrilling action in the picturesque town of Sitges, near Barcelona. Surprises have already shaken the standings. Edward Song pulled off an upset against top seed Kirill Alekseenko (pictured), joining Ido Gorshtein and Anwesh Upadhyaya as the only players with perfect scores after four rounds. With side events, culinary workshops and a Tuesday rest day conference by Ivanchuk, the festival blends fierce competition with rich cultural experiences. | Photo: Official website