Aleksandar Indjic wins 2024 European Championship
The 2024 European Individual Chess Championship concluded in Petrovac, Montenegro, with GM Aleksandar Indjic (SRB, 2623) crowned the tournament’s sole winner. Seeded 33rd, Indjic scored an impressive 9/11 points, remaining unbeaten throughout the event. GM Daniel Dardha (BEL, 2606) claimed the silver medal with 8.5/11 points, while GM Frederik Svane (GER, 2654) secured bronze. Heading into the final round with 8.5/10 points, a half-point lead over his closest rival Daniel Dardha, Indjic achieved a draw with black in their direct encounter to clinch the title. As many as 11 GMs tied for third place scoring 8 points each: Bogdan-Daniel Deac (ROU, 2687), GM Frederik Svane (GER, 2654), Daniil Yuffa (ESP, 2631), Ivan Cheparinov (BUL, 2632), Velimir Ivic (SRB, 2622), Robert Hovhannisyan (ARM, 2613), Mateusz Bartel (POL, 2613), Maksim Chiagev (ESP, 2605) Constantin Lupulescu (ROU, 2591), Kacper Piorun (POL, 2580), and Alexander Motylev (ROU, 2577). Frederik Svane (GER, 2654), who had the best Buchholz tiebreaker, took bronze. Final standings: 1 Indjic, Aleksandar SRB 2623 9 2 Dardha, Daniel BEL 2606 8½ 3 Svane, Frederik GER 2654 8 4 Deac, Bogdan-Daniel ROU 2687 8 5 Cheparinov, Ivan BUL 2632 8 6 Chigaev, Maksim ESP 2605 8 7 Yuffa, Daniil ESP 2631 8 8 Hovhannisyan, Robert ARM 2613 8 9 Motylev, Alexander ROU 2577 8 10 Piorun, Kacper POL 2580 8 Complete final standings and results IM Teodora Injac (SRB, 2429) emerged as the best-ranked female player with 6.5 points, edging out WFM Dana Kochavi (ISR, 2166) on Buchholz tiebreaks. WIM Sofia Pogorelskikh (SRB, 2252) finished third with 6 points. GM Ihor Samunenkov (UKR, 2523) was the top-ranked junior, finishing with 7 points, narrowly ahead of FM Erik Gasparyan (ARM, 2371) on tiebreaks. GM Yahli Sokolovsky (ISR, 2516) rounded out the top three with 6.5 points. GM Valeriy Neverov (UKR, 2401) claimed the title of best senior participant, scoring 7 points. Fellow Ukrainian GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2640) also finished on 7 points but placed second due to inferior tiebreaks. GM Michele Godena (ITA, 2419) completed the senior podium with 6 points. The closing ceremony took place at 20:30 CET in the playing venue with the attendance of ECU Vice President Alojzije Jankovic, ECU Honorary Vice President Veselin Draskovic, President of the Montenegro Chess Federation Jovan Milovic, Minister of Transport of Montenegro Maja Vukicevic, legendary Montenegrin GM Bozidar Ivanovic and other distinguished guests. Photos: Stefana Milutinovic Official website: eicc2024.sahcg.me/
World Chess and FIDE open up Elite Chess Sponsorship to small businesses
In a move to make chess more accessible to businesses of all sizes, World Chess and the International Chess Federation (FIDE) have launched a sponsorship opportunity within the Women’s Wednesday Online Tournament Series. Traditionally reserved for larger brands, this new initiative invites small businesses to put their brand front and center in a global chess event at an affordable rate. About Swiss Queens Wednesdays The Women’s Wednesday Online Tournament Series, also known as Swiss Queens Wednesdays, is a weekly event that highlights the talents of elite female chess players from around the world. This series not only provides a platform for top female competitors but also promotes gender diversity and excellence in the game, attracting a highly engaged, international audience. For a sponsorship fee of $2,000, small businesses can become the exclusive sponsor of a Wednesday event, gaining high-impact brand exposure in front of a strategically minded and loyal community. It’s a unique way for smaller brands to join the global chess conversation and connect with a passionate, strategy-focused audience that shares an appreciation for thoughtfulness and precision. Key Sponsorship Benefits • Exclusive Brand Visibility: As the only sponsor for the tournament, your brand’s logo will be prominently displayed on event covers, certificates, and the live broadcast. This prime placement ensures that your brand stands out, with no other competing sponsors. • Extensive Reach: With over 2.5 million followers across World Chess and FIDE platforms and an estimated marketing impact of 11 million contacts, this sponsorship provides meaningful visibility in a unique and dedicated global space. • Support for Diversity in Chess: By partnering with Swiss Queens Wednesdays, your business joins an initiative that champions gender diversity, aligning your brand with a progressive mission that resonates with today’s audiences. A New Moment of Sponsorship in Chess This initiative marks a fresh approach to sponsorship in the world of elite chess, inviting small businesses to experience the impact of connecting with the chess community in a new, accessible way. If you’re a small business interested in exploring the power of chess in your marketing mix, learn more about Swiss Queens Wednesdays and secure your sponsorship here:worldchess.com/store/p/swiss-queens-wednsdays-sponsorship. World Chess and FIDE are proud to open up this exclusive opportunity and look forward to welcoming small businesses into the chess community.