The International Chess Festival, which will take place in Plagne Soleil from Saturday to July 9, will be held. This event was a huge success in its first year. Annemass Basin Chess Circle, (CABE) still supports the organization, which is supported by its sponsors and institutional structures like the International Chess Federation as well as Grande Plagne tourist office. At 2,000m, the Sun Valley residence in Plagne Solil hosts competitions and events.
No less than 24 countries and 54 clubs are expected to participate on the player side. There are more than 250 registered players, nearly 1,000 participants, and many will be accompanied by their families. The organizers include several Grand Masters from around the globe, including Vladimir Okhotnik (French player with Ukrainian origin), Sabino Brunello, Italy, and Boris Chatalbashev, Bulgaria. them. Juliia Olsmak (Ukraine) will be presented to the ladies.
The public will be there to support the high-level competitions, just like last year. Every day, a giant chess game will be played and initiations offered to all ages and levels.
There are also exceptional meetings such as two simultaneous Grandmasters against one another.
More information on 04 79 09 02 01, on www.la-plagne.com or on www.echecs-laplagnesoleil.com
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