The 12th edition of the IBCA World Junior and World Women Championship for the Blind and Visually-impaired closed the curtains on their 9-day tournament on Sunday at the Chancery Pavillion Hotel, Bengaluru.
Zsiltzova-Lisenko Lubov of Ukraine finished in first place, followed by Egeman Emilia of Poland in Second Place and Tryjanska Emilia of Poland in third place were the winners of the tournament from the Women’s Section.
In first place finished Salamon Julia of Poland followed by Racis Micheal of Poland in the Second Position and Kuanyshuly Nurgisa of Kazakhstan in the Third Place were the winners in the junior level.
India at IBCA World Junior and World Women Championship
Megha Chakroborty from India (Asian Para Game medalist) ranked 7th amongst the other champion players.
In 1989, Zsiltzova won the IBCA Women’s Championship for the first time. She was the strongest contender for the title and easily swept all the points to regain her title for the 12th time. Egeman Emilia of Poland scored 7.5 out of 9 rounds and secured a Silver medal. Tryjanska Emilia of Poland Scored 7 points and settled for Bronze medal.
Racis Michal and Slamon Julia of Poland competed against each other for the title. The race between these two players was highly intriguing. In the third round, they faced each other and agreed to a quick draw in order to maintain their joint lead. By the end of the fifth round, they were still tied for first place. However, in the sixth round, Racis Michal only managed to secure a draw with Gardisek Bor of Slovenia, while Julia defeated Waghmare Tanish of India.
Bangalore of course!
The city played host the 12th edition of the IBCA World Junior and World Women Championship for the blind and visually-impaired.
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This victory propelled Julia to the sole lead, with a half – point advantage. She maintained this lead until the ninth round and clinched 12th IBCA World Junior Chess Championship for the Blind and Visually Impaired 2024. Racis Michal earned a Silver medal. Kuanyshuly Nurgisa of Kazakhstan won Broze medal.
The awarding ceremony ended in celebration for the top six players in each category, proudly awarded with medals and trophies, with great achievements marked in these excellent groups of players. The event reached its poignant end as everyone gathered to sing the national anthem to honor the spirit of unity and excellence in our chess community.
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