GM Aleksandr Volodin and WIM Margareth Olde have emerged as the new chess champions of Estonia.

This year’s Estonian Championship finals, held from December 12–19 at the Paul Keres Chess Hall in Tallinn, featured knockout tournaments in the Open and Women’s sections. The events boasted a combined prize fund of €10,000.

In the Open section, a 16-player knockout tournament, GM Aleksandr Volodin faced IM Mai Narva, the highest-rated Estonian woman player, in the final. Volodin triumphed decisively, winning 2.5–0.5 to secure his fourth national title.

Final Standings - Open Section

1. GM Aleksandr Volodin (SK Diagonaal)
2. IM Mai Narva (SK Reval-Sport)
3. GM Meelis Kanep (Tõnu Truusi MKK)

In the Women’s section, top-seeded WIM Margareth Olde lived up to expectations as the pre-tournament favorite. In a tightly contested final against WCM Grete Olde, Margareth clinched victory in the fourth game, capturing her third national title. 

Final Standings - Women’s Section

1. WIM Margareth Olde (Tallinn MK)
2. WCM Grete Olde (Tallinn MK)
3. WIM Monika Tsõganova (MK Areng)

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