Fair Play Award at PCU Chess Cup: University of Konstanz Team Honored

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In a celebration of sportsmanship and frienship, the University of Konstanz team participating in the PCU Chess Cup 2023 has been awarded the prestigious Fair Play Award. This recognition stems from their exemplary fair play behavior, as acknowledged by the Referees, Organizing Committee and the event staff.

The team’s commitment to fair play went beyond the chessboard, resonating through their interactions with fellow teams. Referees and organizers noted positive attitude of the players, graciousness in victory and defeat, and adherence to the principles of fair play throughout the tournament.

The Fair Play Award is not merely a recognition of victories on the chessboard but a testament to the dedication to the principles of integrity, respect, and equity.

The commendable Fair Play behavior of players from two other teams, the University of Essex and the University of Munster, was also recognized and rewarded.

Our gratitude and congratulations to the Fair Play champions of the PCU Chess Cup 2023!
Here’s to celebrating the chess community’s commitment to honorable competition and congratulating all teams involved for embodying the true essence of sportsmanship at the PCU Chess Cup!

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AP | PCU Student Chess Cup 2023 Champions

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Congratulations to the AP | PCU Student Chess Cup 2023 Champions:

1st Place – Daniel Grimm (Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary)
2nd Place – Natan Pirard (KU Leuven, Belgium)
3rd Place – Aras Vardanyan (Vilnius University, Lithuania)

It’s commendable that Daniel Grimm’s victory in the tournament is perceived as well-deserved, especially considering the strategic decision not to opt for a quick draw early on. This choice, coupled with strong play throughout, reflects a commitment to genuine competition.

The Full Results and Final Ranking are available on the website: https://pcucommittee.com/chess/#toggle-id-3

AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts & PCU Student Chess Cup 2023

1st Place – Daniel Grimm (Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary)
2nd Place – Natan Pirard (KU Leuven, Belgium)
3rd Place – Aras Vardanyan (Vilnius University, Lithuania)

PCU Student Chess Cup 2023 Kicks Off with AP Blitz Tournament!

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PCU Student Chess Cup 2023 started with AP Blitz Tournament on Friday, November 24.

Global Participation

The PCU Chess Cup has garnered an impressive participation with 113 accredited players, representing 30 universities spanning across 15 countries.

In a testament to their passion for the game, a substantial majority of participants in the PCU Chess Cup actively chose to engage in the AP Blitz tournament, despite its optional status and not being a mandatory component of the official competition

Champions Emerge: High-Level Play Rewarded

Chess playing students showcased their prowess in 9 intense rounds of Blitz chess.

Celebrating Chess Diversity the PCU Chess Cup, with its blend of FIDE and non-FIDE participants, celebrates the essence of chess – a game that transcends titles and embraces the beauty of diverse playing styles. As the tournament progresses, the interplay between these two categories promises to unveil more surprises and spectacular chess moments.

The players, ascended to victory, demonstrated a amazingly high level of play, making the tournament a true showcase of chess excellence. The unpredictability of chess unfolded with unexpected results, injecting an extra layer of excitement into the tournament. Some players’ performance surpassed their federation ratings, indicating a level of play that exceeded the numerical assessments.

Congratulations to the champions of AP Blitz Tournament:
1. Aras Vardanyan (Vilnius University, Lithuania)
2. Daniel Grimm (Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary)
3. William Boudry (Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Belgium)

The Results and Final Ranking are available on the website.

Emphasis on Fair Play

In a remarkable collaboration with the Royal Belgian Chess Federation, AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts played host to the inaugural AP Blitz Tournament, marking the commencement of the PCU Chess Cup. The tournament not only celebrated chess brilliance but also laid a strong emphasis on fair play and universal friendship.

Stay Connected

As the PCU Chess Cup continues, keep an eye on even more compelling and spirited competition ahead. Stay connected on social media and the official tournament platform on www.pcucommittee.com for the latest updates on this exciting chess journey!

PCU Student Chess Cup started with the record-breaking online blitz tournament

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The “5th AP | PCU Student Chess Cup” is a unique chess experience, open for all university and higher education chess playing students worldwide, with or without FIDE ranking, in association with the Royal Belgian Chess Federation and with emphasis on Fair Play and Universal Friendship. The PCU Student Chess Cup 2023 welcomes 122 chess playing students from 16 countries, representing 31 universities and institutions of higher education.



In addition the “AP|PCU Student Chess@Home“, a free online chess blitz tournament, organized on 22 November 2023 welcomed 127 chess playing students from 28 countries, representing 56 universities and institutions of higher edecation.

PCU Chess Cup@Home 2023 Champions

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The PCU Chess@Home 2023 witnessed an intense day of online blitz chess on Wednesday, November 22. The competition unfolded through 11 rounds, showcasing the skills of chess students in the virtual arena.

126 students from 32 countries participated in the PCU Chess online program.

Congratulations to the winners:
1st place | Maksym Goroshkov (Goroshkov_Maksym) | University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Education | Slovenia
2nd place | David Scott (ds1301) | University of East Anglia | England
3rd place | Yasas Lamawansa (mdynl123) | University of Liège | Belgium

It total 566 games were played in Swiss System. Average rating of Final Round reached 1557.
Find full results on lichess.org.

A warm appreciation to all participants for fostering a spirit of camaraderie through kind and engaging chats during the PCU Chess Cup@Home 2023. Your sportsmanship and positive interactions have not only elevated the online blitz chess experience but also contributed to the sense of community.

Update PCU Student Chess Cup 2023

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The PCU Student Chess Cup 2023 will welcome more than 100 already registered chess playing students from Morocco, Turkey, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland, England, Czech Republic and Moldova. Meanwhile we are ensuring visas for non-Schengen players from 3 more countries.

Upon general request, registration modalities will remain open until Monday 20 November 2023 for new participation requests, limited to chess playing students living in the Schengen zone or in possession of a Schengen visa.

Registrations for the online PCU Student Chess@Home are still welcome until Monday 20 November 2023. All participation information is available on www.pcucommittee.com/chess

Chess Cup entries booming

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Entries for the 5th PCU Student Chess Cup in Antwerp (Belgium) from 24 to 26 November 2023 and its online platform PCU Student Chess@home on 22 November 2023 are a hit. Chess playing students already registered from universities and higher education institutes from Morocco, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Albania, Finland, Italy, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, India, Argentina, Ukraine, Indonesia, Estonia, Austria, Mauritius, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Burundi and Greece.

If you want to join this unique chess experience, visit www.pcucommittee.com/chess. The tournament is open for all university and higher education chess playing students worldwide, with or without FIDE ranking, organized in association with the Royal Belgian Chess Federation and with emphasis on Fair Play and Universal Friendship. The official host is the AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp. Registrations are welcome until 3 November 2023.

Register here

PCU Chess 2022 Champions

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The 4th “PCU International University Chess Cup” took place from 25 to 27 November 2022 at the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere.

7 rounds determined the winners among 63 players representing 19 universities from 11 countries:

1 Place – Aras Vardanyan from Vilnius University (Lithuania)

2 Place – Andrius Šarauska from Vilnius University (Lithuania)

3 Place – William Boudry from Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)

Congratulations!

Find full results here.

PCU Chess 2022 Blitz Tournament Champions

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The University of Antwerp Blitz Tournament took place after the Opening Ceremony on Friday 25 November in University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”. It was open to all players.

5 rounds determined the winners among 51 players:

1 Place – Daniel Grimm from Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary),
2 Place – György Grimm from Hungarian University of Sport Science (Hungary),
3 Place – Andrius Šarauska from Vilnius University (Lithuania)

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PCU Chess 2022 Opening Ceremony

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The 4th edition of the PCU Chess Cup kicked off at the wonderful 16th-century building of the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere.

The Opening Ceremony traditionally began with the student hymn “Gaudeamus Igitur”.

Nils Van de Velden from the Organizing Committee welcomed everyone with information about the City of Antwerp and the Chess Cup.

All participants and guests were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Francis baron Van Loon, Honorary Rector University of Antwerp and PCU Executive Board member.

The oaths to take part in the competition with respecting the rules, in the true spirit of friendship, fair play and sportsmanship were taken by Eike Cöllen (participating student from the University of Konstanz) and Patrick Van de Perre (tournament arbiter).

All students were invited to participate in the Antwerp University and Panathlon International Drawing and Photo Contests by Alina Baranova, the PCU Communication Manager.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, Chairman of the PCU Chess Cup Organizing Committee, officially opened the Chess Cup.

Enjoy the PCU Chess Cup!

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