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Curtain Falls on the 2026 Pan-Cypriot Open Championship: A Triumph of Spirit in Limassol

Published February 12, 2026, 12:23
Curtain Falls on the 2026 Pan-Cypriot Open Championship: A Triumph of Spirit in Limassol

The 2026 Pan-Cypriot Open Chess Championship concluded successfully in Limassol, at the Elias Beach Hotel. The event, which lasted three weeks, was characterized by a high level of competition and impeccable organization by the Cyprus Chess Federation and the Limassol Chess Club. The 9-round Swiss system allowed chess players of all levels to participate and compete. The large participation from clubs across Cyprus demonstrated the popularity of chess on the island. The success of the event was also due to the support of sponsors, such as Freedom24, Freedom24 Chess Academy, Winport Group and BBF.