Germany and georgia Lead Competition at European Team Chess Championship
batumi, Georgia - october 5, 2024 – the European Team Chess Championship commenced today in Batumi, Georgia, with Germany and Georgia emerging as early frontrunners among a field of 36 national teams. The championship, a key event in the European chess calendar, features a strong lineup of grandmasters and international masters vying for continental supremacy.
The tournament showcases the depth of chess talent across Europe, with Bulgaria fielding a formidable team including Nurglyul Salimova (2385, FIDE ID 2915138), Beloslava Krasteva (2316, FIDE ID 2922029), nadya toncheva (2332, FIDE ID 2924056), and viktoria Radeva (2292, FIDE ID 2915405). These players, all titled Women Grandmasters, represent a significant challenge for their opponents.
The European team Championship is a biennial event organized by the European Chess Union (ECU). It serves as a crucial platform for national teams too compete for the title of European Champion and earn qualification spots for the World Team Chess Championship. The competition’s format involves a round-robin system, with teams battling it out over multiple rounds to determine the ultimate victor. The championship runs through October 15, 2024, and promises intense competition and strategic battles as teams vie for the coveted title.
