Seven players remain with a perfect score after an exciting third round at the Reykjavik Open / European Individual Championship. On the top board, locals had their eyes on the clash between Iceland #1 and German #1 as Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (2603) battled with Matthias Bluebaum (2674). A draw was agreed after a dynamic battle…
DetailsAfter the second round, only one player out of the top 10 remains with 2 points out of the 2 games. This is Matthias Bluebaum (2674) from Germany who is among 20 players that have won both of their games so far at the European Individual Championship. Top seeded Gawain Jones got his favourite King’s…
DetailsThe first round of the Reykjavik Open / European Individual produced a very limited amount of upsets. But upsets it did produce! The tournament was opened by the Prime Minister of Iceland, Katrin Jakobsdottir and she was assisted by chair of the city council, Alexandra Briem, and Deputy President of ECU Gunnar Bjornsson. And we're…
DetailsWith the arrival day behind us, everything is ready for the start of the 2021 European Individual Championship. While most of the participants arrived in Reykjavik, the hosts were busy setting up the playing hall and everything that entails. The drawing of lots was handled at the casual opening party. Chief arbiter Omar Salama administered…
DetailsWith just about a week until the European Championship starts, the Armenians are already in Reykjavik! Players without a vaccine have had to be subjected to a 5-day quarantine according to the local Covid rules. It seems the Armenians want a few extra days as well to get acclimated. Oher players the need the quarantine…
DetailsIn about two weeks, several European players will duke it out for the crown of European Individual Champion as well as the top players battling it out for coveted spots at the World Cup. Twenty-three players will book their tickets to the World Cup and given what a spectacle it was this year, the top…
DetailsTo whom it may concern. The Government of Iceland has announced new border rules which will take effect on August 16th. In summary: If you are fully vaccinated (at least 14 days ago) or have certification of a previous infection you can enter with PCR or Antigen (not older than 72 hours…
DetailsEuropean Individual Chess Championship 2021 – border rules To whom it may concern. According to the decision of Icelandic authorities, the following rules will apply at the border and are valid until August 15th. If you are vaccinated with approved vaccination of EU/WHO or have certification of former infection there are no restrictions on traveling…
DetailsDear European Chess Player! Reykjavik Open 2021 will be a little bit different this year than usual. The dates are August 26th – September 5th. Eleven rounds, and we estimate that around 100 grandmasters will participate. The tournament will also be the European Individual Chess Championship 2021 and is open for ALL European players. We are sorry for…
DetailsSince the Reykjavik Open in 2021 is the European Individual Championship, naturally the tournament is only open to members of the ECU. Due to scale and uncertainty, the decision has been made NOT to have another tournament running alongside the European Individual Championship. This means that players outside of Europe will have to wait until…
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