Round 9

The Fide World School Chess Championships have concluded, within the framework of the 4th Rhodes Chess Festival, from April 13 – 23, 2023, at the Rodos Palace Resort Hotel.

A very demanding and highly competitive event came to an end, with the chess players of each category fighting for the positive score and a place in the medal trio. Round 9 started with a fast draw between WFM Anastasia Kirtadze and Lilian Eshkol, with Anastasia securing 1st place in her category.

No change in the first places of the almost all of the categories, with the exception of U17 where FM Adam Tarhan after his victory in the last round, combined with the draw of Azeri FM Suleyman Suleymanli, was placed first.

The final ranking after the 9th round in the Open Categories:

U07

  1. McCallum, Elliot (8) CAN
  2. Nurshin, Nurali (7.5) KAZ
  3. Ulan, Rizat (7) KAZ

U09

  1. Kiringoda, Thehas Rithmitha (7.5) SRI
  2. Bissaliyev, Aisultan (7) KAZ
  3. Zhauynbay, Alimzhan (7) KAZ

U11

  1. Yilmaz, Baver (8) TUR
  2. Obidov, Biloliddin (7) UZB
  3. Kuandykuly, Danis (6.5) KAZ

U13

  1. Durucay, Uygar (9) TUR
  2. Tenguundalai, Ganbat (7.5) MGL
  3. Mamedov, Edgar (7) KAZ

U15

  1. Kiladze, Luka (6) GEO
  2. FM Celik, Hasan Huseyin TUR
  3. Raczek, Krzysztof (5.5) POL

U17

  1. FM Tarhan, Adar (7.5) TUR
  2. FM Suleymanli, Suleyman (7) AZE
  3. FM Filip, Andrei (6.5) ROU

FM Suleyman Suleymanli’s draw was agreed in a position where he had a better position and could have played for the win.

In the U13 Yugar Durucay is the only player of the tournament to make the outstanting 9 out of 9, after his victory over Kuanysh Dzhumakanov.

In the girls’ categories, there was no change in the final rankings. Almost all categories maintained the medal trio of round 8.

G7
1. Gerelt-Oyu, Tsogtgerel (8) MGL
2. Kinzyabulatova, Reana (7,5) FID
3. Rayna, Ajay Patel (7) IND

G9 
1. Berikkyzy, Alanna (8) KAZ
2. Tselmuun, Ider (8) MGL
3. Zhu, Alicia (7) USA

G11
1. Buyankhishig, Batpelden (8) MGL
2. Pehlivanova, Aleksandra (6,5) BUL
3. Diaskyzy, Daliya (6,5) KAZ

G13
1. Siskou, Evangelia (7,5) GRE
2. Urangoo, Gurvanbaatar(7,5) MGL
3. Sodgerelt, Naranbold (6,5) MGL

G15
1. WFM Kirtadze, Anastasia (7,5) GEO
2. Regidor, Kaye Lalaine (7) PHI
3. WCM Yildiz, Elif Zeren (6,5) TUR

G17
1. WIM Kairbekova, Amina (8) KAZ
2. WFM Ciftci, Zeynep (7,5) TUR
3. Akat, Elifnaz (6,5) TUR

The battle between the compatriots from Mongolia in the U13 Gurvanbaatar Urangoo – Naranbold Sodgerelt decided the 2nd and 3rd place in the division. Aleksandra Pehlivanova’s win over Kateryna Onipko took her to 2nd place on the podium in the U11 category.

Closing Ceremony

The Rhodes Chess Club “Ippotis” organized a huge celebration at the closing ceremony full of music, colors and endless smiles. The “Jupiter” hall overflowed with feelings of joy, emotion, a sample of a perfectly organized event.
The event was attended by Mr. Kallistos Diakogeorgiou (Deputy Governor of Industry, Energy and Natural Resources) on behalf of the South Aegean Region, the President of ECU Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili, the General Secretary of ECU Mr. Theodoros Tzorbatzoglou, the President of the Rhodes Chess Club “Ippotis” Stamos Karavas, the President of the Mongolian Chess Federation Mr. Erdenebaatar Gurvanbaatar, the Turkish Consul in Rhodes Mr. Salim Kirciali, the Vice Presidents of ECU Mr. Gunnar Bjornsson, Mrs. Eva Repkova, Mr. Alojzije Jankovic, Mr. Jean Michel Rapaire and Fide representative Mr. Ozgur Solakoglu.

The closing ceremony started with a wonderful concert by the youth choir of Michalis Kalaitzis followed by traditional dances performed by the dance group “Proodos”. Both acts enthralled all those present who clapped rythmically to the Greek beat.

The awards ceremony started with the Deputy Governor Mr. Kallistos Diakogeorgiou giving the trophies and customized medals to the G17 category, followed by Mr. Salim Kirciali with the U17 category, Ms. Eva Repkova in the G15, Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili in the U15, Mr. Theodoros Dzorbatzoglu in G13, Mr. Ozgur Solakoglu in U13, Mr. Erdenebaatar Gurvanbaatar in G11, Mr. Gunnar Bjornsson in U11, Mr. Jean Michel Rapaire in G09, Alojzije Jankovic in G07 and Mr. Giorgos Mastrokoukos – on behald of the organizing committee – in U07.

The top 3 countries (medalists) of WSCC2023 are:
Kazakhstan 9 (2 gold, 2 silver, 5 bronze)
Turkey 7 (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze)
Mongolia 6 (2 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze)

The Greek Team

Around halfway through the awards ceremony, the National Anthem of Greece played loudly, at the awarding of the G13 category, where Evangelia Sisko was crowned World Champion, elevating our country to the highest podium. It should be noted here that Evangelia chose to compete in a higher age category.

One Buchholz point separated Filippos Oikonomopoulos – who placed 4th in the U11 – from the winners’ podium and 3rd place. Spyros Hartofylakas, after the draw in the last round with the pioneer Luka Kiladze, tied for 5th place but after tie-breaks was placed 6th. In the same category, Nikolas Poupalos tied, also in 5th place (ranked 8th), while Dimitris Papaioannou was 10th. 9th place for Katerina Argyro Goutzouki in U15, while in 10th place was Marianda Lambou in U11.

The results of all the players of the Greek Team:

ΟνοματεπώνυμοΒαθμοίΘέσηΚατηγορία
Siskou Evangelia7,51G13
Oikonomopoulos Filippos6,54U11
Hartofylakas Spyros66U15
Poupalos Nikolaos68U15
Gkoutzouki Aikaterini Argyro59G15
Papaioannou Dimitrios5,510U15
Lampou Marianta610G11
Kazakis Mattheos Konstantinos5,512U11
Skodras Marios Konstantinos5,515U13
Lampos Charalampos5,516U09
Kaka Rengina Tsampika516G09
Kiryttopoulos Ioannis520U11
Tsarouchas Athanasios421U07
Malamousi Evanthia421G07
Volani Olga4,521G09
Moskiou Tsampika Vasiliki422G07
Bekiari Angeliki4,522G11
Kastrouni Eirini222G17
Vasila Eleni423G15
Deliezou Ilektra123G17
Moutaftsi Martha324G15
Sarantou Ioanna024G17
Papakonstantinou Emmanouil425U07
Vitorouli Anna325G15
Panaretos Grigorios3,526U07
Makrylakis Iason526U13
Kampouraki Anastasia Michaela2,526G15
Campourakis Vasileios3,527U07
Tamiolakis Grigorios4,527U09
Campouraki Valassia Tsampika327G07
Lamprianou Marianna427G09
Efthymiopoulos Nikolaos328U07
Diakidis Kostas Michail Georgi3,528U17
Vitorouli Vasileia328G07
Kampouropoulos Sotirios329U07
Moutaftsis Efstratios230U17
Malamousi Georgia3,530G09
Korinioti Myrto430G11
Vasilas Angelos231U07
Sioutis Efthymios Georgios1,531U17
Loupi Venetia331G13
Kastanakis Sevastianos Angelos132U17
Kiryttopoulou Eleonora Kaisa3,532G09
Matthaios Andreas233U07
Rammos Ilias033U17
Magou Filareti2,533G13
Matthaios Theodosis134U07
Skodras Dionysios Eleftherios4,534U09
Georgiou Vasileios034U17
Vitorouli Irini234G13
Vasilakis Nikolaos K135U07
Stavropoulos Sotirios4,535U13
Mouratidis Konstantinos Chr.035U17
Lamprianou Despoina335G09
Daikopoulou Antigoni1,535G13
Chatzigiannakis Kokkidis Ioulios036U07
Choullis Agisilaos Georgios436U15
Palazi Galatia3,536G11
Katogyriti Kyriaki237G09
Kritikou Paraskevi Kleio238G09
Panaretos Emmanouil439U09
Patinioti Christina Tsampika239G09
Katsiolis Orestis440U09
Kloka Aliki040G09
Revelioti Eleni Nefeli340G11
Tsoumanis Angelos441U11
Doulaptsi Kalliopi041G09
Kritikou Vasiliki341G11
Diakoloukas Theodosios442U11
Papadopoulos Stavros M3,543U11
Deliezos Anastasios443U13
Skouta Afroditi243G11
Patellis Panormitis3,544U09
Taladianos Ioannis2,544U15
Doulaptsi Konstantina044G11
Papadopoulos Antonios P3,545U11
Kontomanoli Kyriaki Despoina045G11
Stathatos Alexandros246U15
Parperis Georgios247U15
Gkougkoustamos Sotirios348U11
Kiryttopoulos Panagiotis Aris3,548U13
Kanakas Anastasios148U15
Lamprianos Michail Angelos349U09
Geravelis Aggelos349U11
Tsimplis Panagiotis0,549U15
Kiourtzis Alkiviadis Tsampikos350U11
Tsompanoudis Christodoulos351U11
Rousos Georgios Iasonas3,551U13
Siskos Ioannis352U09
Vasilas Nikolaos353U09
Kaloudis Georgios2,553U11
Volonakis Anastasios354U09
Melissas Christos2,554U11
Kyriazakos Chrysostomos255U11
Daikopoulos Georgios256U11
Zisimou Dimosthenis257U09
Skoutas Georgios357U13
Palazis Stergios1,558U09
Chantziaras Angelos Chrysostomos258U11
Neskis Timoleon1,559U09
Kampouropoulos Aristeidis059U11
Giannias Emmanouil Angelos160U09
Kote Alexandros Achilleas061U09
Tasiopoulos Andreas Eftychios261U13
Gianniou Pavlos Emmanouil1,564U13
Orfanos Nikolaos065U13
Final Standings of Greek Players after 9th round

The championships were a joint event of the Rhodes Chess Club “Ippotis” with the South Aegean Region and the Municipality of Rhodes through the Municipal Organization of Culture and Sports (DOPAR) under the auspices of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Hellenic Chess Federation (ESO).

We express our gratidude to our sponsors.
To facilitate transportation, Mr. Nikos Xenakis (Xenakis Cars) as the sponsor of electric mobility, provided 3 modern cars (electric – hybrid) covering the needs for the transportation of the organization’s executives. Beekeeping of Dodecanese, J&D Rent a Car, Rodos Palace Hotel, Radio Taxi Diagoras, Accounting Office of Papadimitriou and Associates (Papadimitriou Panagiotis), AtHolidays, Cafe Auvergne & Restaurant Romaio, Tropaion, Odeon of Dodecanese.
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