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Summer commences with a swift chess competition, dubbed a blitz tournament, in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, involving younger prodigies.

Sports School No. 1 transformed into a battlefield of brainpower, with a citywide school chess tournament taking place inside. A total of 46 student competitors participated in the event, as reported by KamInform on 05.06.2025.

Summer commences with a rapid-fire chess competition among young players in...
Summer commences with a rapid-fire chess competition among young players in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Summer commences with a swift chess competition, dubbed a blitz tournament, in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, involving younger prodigies.

In the heart of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, a significant event took place recently. Sports School No. 1 in Kamchatka Krai hosted a city blitz chess tournament, attracting 46 schoolchildren eager to showcase their skills.

The tournament, marking the beginning of a series of June chess events for the city's schoolchildren, consisted of nine rounds, each requiring quick thinking and precise calculation under the Swiss system. The competition was intense, with Alina Mineyeva and Ksenia Kokoreva emerging as the winners among the girls, trained by Vitaly Demidov and Alexander Nedelko, respectively.

Alina Mineyeva's victory marks her first major title in the city, while Ksenia Kokoreva has been a consistent performer, having won numerous tournaments in the past.

However, the winners among the boys in the chess tournament have not been specified yet. Alexandra Natalevich, trained by Kirill Barkov, also put up a strong fight but fell just short of the top spot.

The search results do not provide any information about the winners of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky City Blitz Chess Tournament for boys. The focus seems to be on Divya Deshmukh's recent achievements in other chess events, such as the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup and the Chess World Cup.

Looking ahead, the city championship is scheduled to take place in the next two weeks, followed by rapid chess tournaments. These events promise to be just as exciting as the recent city blitz chess tournament, providing more opportunities for the city's schoolchildren to showcase their skills and compete for glory.

As the chess scene in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky continues to thrive, it's clear that the city's schoolchildren are the ones to watch. With dedicated trainers like Vitaly Demidov, Kirill Barkov, and Alexander Nedelko, the future of chess in the city looks bright.

  1. Despite the intense competition, the winners among the boys in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky City Blitz Chess Tournament have not been disclosed yet.
  2. sports: The upcoming city championship and rapid chess tournaments offer more opportunities for the city's schoolchildren to excel in their favorite sports.

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