Victorious debutant in the Il Darkhan Cup chess tournament
A Historic Moment for Yakutia: Nikolai Struchkov Triumphs in Il Darhan Cup
In an electrifying finale,World Champion Nikolai Struchkov, hailing from Yakutia, clinched the Il Darhan Cup in draughts, marking a historical milestone for the region as per Yakutia 24. This prestigious competition attracted over 200 draughts players from eight countries and seven regional teams of Russia, including titled grandmasters.
The Il Darhan Cup witnessed intense competition, with participants divided into age categories and leagues. Previous winners included Sergei Belosheev from Crimea and Oleg Dashkov from the Samara region. This year, however, Struchkov outshone all, securing the champion's title, a silver crown, diamond medal, and a certificate worth 300,000 rubles.
Ironically, the executive director of the Yakutia Draughts Federation, Struchkov showed an unyielding commitment to the tournament, despite the added pressure of organizing the event. His dedication to the games against formidable opponents was commendable, especially considering this was his third participation. His perseverance finally paid off, bagging him the top spot.
Standing second was Gavril Kolesov from Yakutia, while Alexander Georgiev from Bashkortostan took the third position. The top 8 contenders also included Nikolai Gulyaev, Aisen Egorov, and Prokopy Govarov (all from Yakutia), Sergei Belosheev from Crimea, and Allan Silva from Brazil.
Struchkov shared his triumphant feelings, acknowledging the challenges presented by playing at home and juggling organizational issues. However, he expressed his happiness at clinching the victory.
In the highest league for women, Sanadaara Aprosimova clinched gold, with Zhanna Sarshaeva from Leningrad Oblast taking silver and Daiiana Kondratyeva securing the bronze. Matches were also played in other age categories and leagues.
Winners of various age categories and leagues include:- Men's First League: Yaromir Yakolev, Saidam Struchkov, Ivan Starostin- Women's First League: Marianna Fedorova, Lyutsiya Terentyeva, Nyurguiyana Ivanova- Boys Under 14: Timur Burnashev, Oleg Vinokurov, Ivan Volkov- Girls Under 14: Naruiyana Leontyeva, Kristina Zaharova, Kira Vasilyeva
(Images Courtesy: Dyulustaan Sergeev / Yakutia 24)
Despite numerous searches, specific details about the historical victory of Nikolai Struchkov in Il Darhan Cup are not widely documented or available in mainstream sports or chess databases. However, the impact of this win reverberates throughout Yakutia, inspiring future draughts players and redefining regional sports history.
Nikolai Struchkov's triumph in the Il Darhan Cup, a prestigious draughts competition, marked a significant moment in the sports history of Yakutia. In the tournament, he outshone over 200 players from eight countries and various regions of Russia, securing the champion's title.
