The FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 2024 concluded on Monday at the Rodos Palace Hotel in Rhodes, Greece. The event, held from October 26 to November 4, brought together 245 amateur players from 54 countries, competing across four rating categories: Open U2300, Open U2000, Open U1700 and W1700.
The closing ceremony, held on the evening of November 4, celebrated the achievements of the participants and honored the champions of each category. The event was attended by the Honorary Chairman of the FIDE Events Commission, Mr. Ozgur Solakoglu, Pr. Katerina Frantzi of the University of the Aegean and member of the FIDE Ethics Commission, Mr. David Hater.
Final Standings:
Open U2300:
1. Tomasz Zebracki (POL) – 7 points
2. CM A Kumaresh (IND) – 6.5
3. FM Khishigbat Ulziikhishig (MGL) – 6.5 points
Top Women Open U2300:
1. WFM Bayanmunkh Amin-Erdene (MGL) – 5
2. WFM Georgia Grapsa (GRE) – 5
3. WFM Sabina Sariteanu (ROU) – 4 points
Open U2000:
1. Nurasyl Zhumabek (KAZ) – 7.5
2. Amartaivan Erkhembayar (MGL) – 7.5
3. AFM Levi Kalani Alexander Fogo Esquivel (MEX) – 7.5
Top Women Open U2000:
1. Tsogtsaikhan Saikhanchimeg (MGL) – 6.5
2. Ekaterina Kirdyashkina (FIDE) – 6.5
3. WCM Davaakhul Unurzul (MGL) – 5.5
Open U1700:
1. Yassine Rafik (MAR) – 7.5
2. Medet Dzhaparov (KGZ) – 7.5
3. Lkhagvagaram Sumiya (MGL) – 7
Women U1700:
1. Anastasiia Osadchuk (UKR) – 8
2. Bayal – Uchral Anu (MGL) – 7
3. Sonali – Jena Sovna (IND) – 6
The competition showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship, with participants demonstrating impressive skills and performances.
Open U2300
CM A Kumaresh (IND), seeded 22nd with a rating of 2048, secured second place with 6.5 points, demonstrating remarkable skill and determination.
Open U2000
Nurasyl Zhumabek (KAZ), rated 1862, claimed the title with 7.5 points, outperforming higher-rated opponents. Emil Shafikov (KAZ), rated 1710, achieved a commendable 11th place with 6 points, gaining 120.4 rating points.
Open U1700
Yassine Rafik (MAR), an unrated player, emerged victorious with 7.5 points, showcasing exceptional talent and potential. Likewise, Dmytro Nikolaienko (UKR), also unrated, climbed to 7th place, scoring 6.5 points.
Women U1700
Anastasiia Osadchuk (UKR), an unrated player, dominated her category with 8 points, demonstrating outstanding skill and potential. Bayal-Uchral Anu (MGL), rated 1624, finished second with 7 points, while Sonali Jena Sovna (IND), rated 1587, took third with 6 points.
For detailed results and further information, please visit the official tournament page:
Rhodos Chess Club “Ippotis” congratulates all participants and eagerly anticipates the next edition of the World Amateur Chess Championship.
The World Amateur Championship was 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).
Special thanks to the South Aegean Region, Governor George Hatzimarkos & Deputy Governor for Sports Akis Delaportas, RODOS PALACE Hotel 5*, Antonis Kampourakis of Xenakis Mobility, Melissokomiki Dodecanese, J@D Rent a Car, At Holidays, the accounting firm “Papadimitriou & Partners,” and Ilektrodomi 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/
TikTok: tiktok.gr/@rhodes_chess_even
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Photos: Jim Laga
