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On 8 February, the Cyprus Open Chess Championship took place in Limassol, bringing together a record 101 participants and a €5,000 prize fund. Organised with the support of the Cyprus Chess Federation's general partner, Freedom24, alongside Freedom24 Chess Academy, the tournament became the most representative in the history of the competition.
International Master Artem Sadovsky secured first place, with seventeen-year-old candidate master Rafail Antoniou taking second place and multiple Chess Olympiad participant Panikos Savva finishing third. FIDE master Marina Cherkasova was the best among the women. 🏆
Reflecting on the tournament’s broader impact, Yiannis Armeftis, Mayor of Limassol, noted: “Chess is a sport that develops intellectual abilities, strategic thinking, and self-discipline. It fosters skills that extend beyond the chessboard - patience, respect for opponents, decision-making, and fair play. These values are especially important for young people”
By supporting initiatives such as the Cyprus Open, Freedom24 continues to contribute to the long-term development of chess in Cyprus, promoting intellectual sport and creating opportunities for the next generation of talented players.
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