The World Amateur Chess Championship in Rhodes has reached an electrifying midpoint, with players displaying tenacity and skill. The event, held under the auspices of FIDE, has drawn an impressive field of amateur players from around the globe, each vying for a place in chess history on this storied island.

In the U2300 and W1700 we have sole leadership by CM A Kumaresh from India, scoring 4.5 out of 5 (2048 rating, 2470 performance rating – No22 of the U2300 starting list) and AIM Anastasiia Osadchuk from Ukraine, netting 5 out of 5 (0 rating, 2180 performance rating – No 16 of the W1700 starting list). In the U 2000 section Ganbat Danzanjunai, Nurasyl  Zhumabek & Tsogtsaikhan Saikhanchimeg from Mongolia, CM Pankaj Sharma from India & Daniel Perez Gonzalez from Spain co-lead with 4.5 points out of 5.

Victor Gnevyshev and Lkhagvagaram Sumiya jointly lead U 1700 section with the perfect score of 5/5.

Detailed results for each category are available at the following links: U2300, U2000, U1700, W1700

Many games have stretched to the final seconds, highlighting the dedication and stamina of the players. With only a few rounds remaining, the pressure is mounting as each move becomes critical in determining who will take home the title in their category.

The games are broadcast live on the Lichess platform at these links: U2300, U2000, U1700, W1700

The World Amateur Championship is an official event of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), co-organized by the Rhodes Chess Club "Ippotis," the South Aegean Region, the Municipality of Rhodes, and the Hellenic Chess Federation (ESO).

Our gratitude goes to the South Aegean Region, Governor George Hatzimarkos & Deputy Governor for Sports Akis Delaporta, RODOS PALACE Hotel 5*, Antonis Kampourakis of Xenakis Mobility, Melissokomiki Dodecanese, J@D Rent a Car, At Holidays, the accounting firm “Papadimitriou & Partners,” and Ilektrodome S.A. for their unwavering support.

Photos, content, and additional materials from the Championship can be found on the social media pages of the Rhodes Chess Club "Ippotis."

Website: ippotis.com
Facebook: facebook.com/rhodeschessevents/
Instagram: instagram.com/rhodes_chess_events/
YouTube: youtube.com/@rhodes_chess_events

Photos: Jim Laga