Chess tournament's second phase commences in Bucharest during 2025
🤖 Let's dive into the Grand Chess Tour 2025's Romanian Chapter! 🤖
Get ready for mind-bending moves and enthralling matches because the Grand Chess Tour's 10-year anniversary event, the Superbet Chess Classic Romania, is officially underway! 🔜👑
Held from May 6 to May 16, this exhilarating series brings together some of the world's greatest chess players and significant cultural and athletic figures in the presence of the GCT's founder, the legendary Garry Kasparov. 🔥♛
Marking his lifetime achievement award for his global impact on the game, the chess maestro reflected, "Though the world's changing, some things only get better, and this year we're stepping it up with the addition of Brazil. It's amazing to see chess find its place in modern society, a dream I've sought throughout my career." 🌐 chess 🌐
Kasparov was joined by Grandmasters, including Fabiano Caruana (USA), Gukesh Dommaraju (India), Alireza Firouzja (France), and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan), among others. Notable Romanian sports and cultural icons, such as Florin Gheorghiu, Ilie Dumitrescu, Camelia Potec, and Virgil Stănescu, were also part of the magical night. 🏅🇷🇴
To kick off the event, the players drew lots for the first round using commemorative coins produced by the Romanian State Mint—a symbolic gesture that echoed the event's theme, "Uniting Minds." 🤝🧠
Under this theme, this top-tier tournament highlights chess as a beacon for intellectual rigor, harmony, and superiority. And to demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility, the event donates all ticket revenues towards supporting two crucial adaptive sports events: the International Adaptive Basketball Clinic and the "Maria" International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, both taking place in Romania. ❤️🏀
Matches will take place daily from May 7 at 3:00 PM, with the final round commencing at 2:00 PM. Each day commences with a ceremonial first move from a special guest from the Romanian public realm. Enthusiasts can catch the action live; tickets are available for purchase, and entrance is free for children below 14 (minimum age 5). 🎟👶
If you're seeking a brain-tingling blend of intellectual challenge, cultural exchange, and charitable support, mark your calendars and join the Grand Chess Tour 2025's Romanian Chapter! 🎉🤝🧠
Stay updated on the latest news and player rankings here at our website! 😺🌍🌸
(Picky Photos: courtesy of the press release)
- The legendary Garry Kasparov, joined by Grandmasters like Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja, celebrated his lifetime achievement award during the Grand Chess Tour's Romanian Chapter.
- Notable sports and cultural figures from Romania, including Florin Gheorghiu and Ilie Dumitrescu, joined the celebration at the Grand Chess Tour 2025's Romanian Chapter.
- As part of its social responsibility, the Grand Chess Tour 2025's Romanian Chapter donates ticket revenues to support the International Adaptive Basketball Clinic and the "Maria" International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Romania.
