Vahap Sanal is the 2020 Turkish chess Champion, after dominating the field in a 10-player round-robin tournament that took place from November 13-21. The event was held in Kemer, a seaside resort in the province of Antalya that has hosted multiple international chess events in recent years.

Vahal was the defending champion, having won the title already in 2019. The 22-year-old GM from Izmir entered the competition as the rating favorite, and he dominated the field very convincingly, scoring five wins (including a victory over the runner-up) and four draws.

IM Melih Yurtseven finished sole second, after a very strong finish, while Cem Kaan Gokerkan got third place.

Final standings:

1. GM VAHAP ŞANAL (2557) – 7
2. IM MELİH YURTSEVEN (2391) – 6½
3. IM GOKERKAN CEM KAAN  (2461) – 6
4. GM KIVANÇ HAZNEDAROĞLU (2437) – 5½
5. GM BURAK FIRAT (2474) – 4½
6. FM EMİRHAN TARLABAŞI (2275) – 4
7. FM SEVGİ VOLKAN (2359) – 3
8. IM DENİZ ÖZEN (2412) – 3
9. IM EKATERINA ATALYK (2450) – 3
10. FM ATABERK EREN (23212) – ½

Official website: http://tr2020.tsf.org.tr