Team "Unity" won gold at the chess tournament of national and cultural associations of Irkutsk

Team "Unity" won gold at the chess tournament of national and cultural associations of Irkutsk

Traditional chess competitions were held in the regional center, bringing together representatives of various national and cultural centers. The event was timed to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and the upcoming 365th anniversary of Irkutsk. This is reported by the city administration.

10 teams fought for the victory, uniting both experienced professionals and enthusiastic fans of the intellectual game. The tournament was distinguished by a wide age range of participants: the youngest player was a 12-year-old teenager, and the oldest - an 87-year-old participant.

Competitions were held on the Swiss system. According to the results of persistent struggle, the leader of the standings and the owner of the main cup was the team of Turkmen chess players “Unity”. The second place was taken by the Chuvashi team, and the Trans-Baikalets team closed the three winners. All prize-winners and active participants of the competition were awarded well-deserved medals, diplomas and memorable cups.

The event was organized and held by the administration of Irkutsk together with the City Sports and Methodological Center with the support of the Assembly of Peoples of Russia.