Aydin Suleymanli Triumphs in Al-Madinah Young Masters Online Tournament
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In a thrilling conclusion to the Al-Madinah Young Masters Online Tournament, Aydin Suleymanli emerged as the champion by defeating American chess talent Christopher Yoo in the finals. The online event, held from December 4th to 7th, brought together 16 exceptionally skilled players under 18 from around the world.
The final, which took place on Thursday, December 7th, at 19:00 CET, saw Suleymanli demonstrating his immense talent in a variety of game modes, including rapid, Chess 960, and blitz. Despite a valiant effort from Yoo, Suleymanli's strategic prowess secured his victory.
The final results are as follows:
|
Player |
ELO |
Rapid 1 |
Rapid 2 |
960 Rapid 1 |
960 Rapid 2 |
Blitz 1 |
Blitz 2 |
Blitz 3 |
Blitz 4 |
|
Aydin Suleymanli |
2609 |
1 |
1 |
½ |
½ |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Christopher Yoo |
2606 |
0 |
0 |
½ |
½ |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Replay the final on our Twitch channel with commentary from Cécile Haussernot and Matthieu Cornette :
Honorably mentioned is Christopher Yoo, who, despite his loss in the finals, showcased exceptional skills throughout the tournament. Marc Quenehen, impressed by Yoo's performance, analyzed his noteworthy victory against Volodar Murzin. A historical nod, Yoo employed the East Indian Attack, an opening favored by the legendary chess champion Bobby Fischer.
The tournament featured a prize distribution as follows:
- Round of 16: 100 euros
- Quarterfinalists: 200 euros
- Semifinalists: 400 euros
- Finalist: 600 euros
- Winner: 1000 euros
Aydin Suleymanli - Photo Lennart Ootes
The Al-Madinah Young Masters Online Tournament serves as a precursor to the grand Jeddah Chess Festival, scheduled from January 24th to 29th, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The festival will include various events, including in-person youth tournaments, the Arabian Karpov Cup, and masterclasses by Romain Édouard and Abdessalem Sami, delving into the psychology of chess.
Europe Échecs expresses gratitude to the Al-Madinah Chess Festival for their trust and collaboration. The technical execution of the online tournament was handled with expertise by Europe Échecs, and the team acknowledges the contributions of the arbiters led by Laurent Freyd. Commentary by Cécile Haussernot, Romain Édouard, Fabien Libiszewski, and Matthieu Cornette added passion and insights to the event.
For more details and to follow the Jeddah Young Masters Tournament, visit the official website: Jeddah Chess Festival.
Check the tournament results and highlights on the Europe Échecs website.
We extend our sincere thanks for the quality organization and collaboration with Europe Échecs in making this event a success.