Goryachkina qualifies for semifinals, Lagno and Tan Zhongyi go to tiebreak
Elite chess tournaments require strict arbitration and anti-cheating measures to ensure fair play, and Khiva is not an exception. Chief arbiter Husan Turdialiev (from Uzbekistan) and Fair Play officer Bojana Bejatovic (Macedonia) have years of experience to draw from. Before the round, all players are scanned at the entrance – mobile phones, watches, pens, and any unnecessary items are prohibited […]
Mustafa Yilmaz wins 2022 Turkish Championship
Mustafa Yilmaz emerged as the winner of the 2022 Turkish Championship. The native of Mamak claimed his third national title, repeating his triumphs of 2009 and 2017. The 2022 Turkish Championship, a 10-player round-robin tournament with classical time control, took place in Kemer, a seaside resort in the province of Antalya, from 25 November to 3 […]