3rd IBSA World Chess Championship

3rd IBSA World Chess Championship Concludes in Montenegro

The 3rd IBSA World Chess Championship took place in Petrovac, Montenegro, bringing together 36 athletes from 13 countries. Over nine intense rounds, players battled for the podium, showcasing skill and sportsmanship.

Three competitors finished with the same points, requiring a tie-break based on the Bucholtz system. Zambo Zoltan Istvan (Hungary) claimed the title, Kimsanboyev Axadxon (Uzbekistan) took silver, and Nikac Predrag (Montenegro) secured bronze.

In the women’s category, Palacios Figueroa Barbara (Venezuela) won gold, followed by Vilics Hanna (Hungary) with silver and Sanchez Ruiz Piedad (Spain) with bronze.

The full results and final rankings are available here.

The event was praised for its excellent organization. Sorn Lapadatu, IBSA Chess Chairperson, expressed gratitude to Igor Tomic (NPC Montenegro President) and Milos Ranitovic (NPC Montenegro Secretary General) for their dedication to making the championship a success.