Banque de France Triumphs at Eurochess 2026; Anand Hosts Simultaneous Exhibition
Eurochess 2026: Banque de France win team event, Anand gives simul
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The Eurochess 2026 event in Eltville saw Banque de France winning the team event with 25 points, while Harry Li from the Bank of England excelled individually with a perfect score. Former world champion Viswanathan Anand participated, giving a simultaneous exhibition and a lecture on chess strategy.
- 01Banque de France secured first place in the team standings with 25 points, narrowly defeating Team Luxembourg.
- 02Harry Li of the Bank of England achieved an impressive 9 out of 9 points, winning the individual competition.
- 03Viswanathan Anand conducted a simultaneous exhibition against 17 boards, finishing with no losses and only five draws.
- 04The tournament attracted 98 participants, marking a significant turnout for the Eurochess series.
- 05The next Eurochess tournament is scheduled for 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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The Eurochess 2026 tournament held in Eltville featured a strong turnout of 98 participants, with Banque de France winning the team event with 25 points. The individual competition was dominated by Harry Li from the Bank of England, who achieved a perfect score of 9 points from 9 games. The event included a surprise visit from former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who participated in a simultaneous exhibition, playing against 17 opponents and finishing without a loss. Anand also delivered a lecture on the theme of 'prophylaxis' in chess, captivating the audience with insights from his own games. The tournament was well-organized, with support from the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bundesbank, and concluded with a prize-giving ceremony. Plans for the next Eurochess tournament in 2027 in Istanbul were also announced.
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