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This was PCU Chess 2021

December 12, 2021/in Chess Cup

The 3rd PCU International University Chess Cup – in support of the Olympic principles of Fair Play and Universal Friendship – was organized from 3 to 5 December 2021 in the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere. After organizing the 2nd PCU Chess Cup online in 2020, the 3rd edition was held on venue in Antwerp again. The participation success of the online edition led to an online event being included in the program: a Blitz Chess tournament was organized on the platform Lichess.org to enable all interested participants unable to travel to participate. In total, more than 150 chess players representing 34 universities in 20 countries participated in one of the competitions of the PCU Chess Cup.

Even with the tightening Covid-19 measures in Europe and the rise of the omicron variant, the PCU Chess Cup was able to welcome participants from Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Represented Universities:

  • University of Antwerp (Belgium)
  • AP University College (Belgium)
  • KU Leuven (Belgium)
  • Ghent University (Belgium)
  • ETH Zürich (Switzerland)
  • Radboud University (Netherlands)
  • University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
  • Paris Saclay University (France)

On 1 December, 126 participants logged in to the lichess.org platform to play 11 rounds of Blitz Chess. Due to the time difference, the tournament had students starting between 10 am and 2 am. After 600 games played, the University of Padua (Italy) took home the victory, occupying the top-2 spots in the final ranking, with Margareth Olde taking the title of Champion with 9.5/11. Teammate Tommasso Bergamasco took second place, ahead of Mikhail Khmelev from Financial University (Russia). Most represented Universities were the University of Padua (Italy, 36), the University of Louvain (Belgium, 9) and Brunel University London (England, 7). Full game results and overview can be found on the Lichess Tournament page. Ranking and results including university names can be found on the PCU Committee website.

Two days later, on 3 December, the PCU Chess Cup kicked off in Antwerp with the Opening Ceremony, where the tournament was officially opened by Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, head of the Organizing Committee, who invited all participants to join the Welcome Blitz Tournament, where participants got to know each other and played 9 rounds of 3’+0” Blitz Chess. Ezra Terryn, representing Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) narrowly took home the victory over Bjarne Van Dijck (University of Antwerp, Belgium), after finishing on the same number of points. Maxim Slagter (Ghent University, Belgium) took home the third place, after finishing with the same number of points as Luca Olariu (Radboud University, Netherlands).

On Saturday 4 December the official tournament of the PCU Chess Cup started with 5 rounds of Rapid Chess 25’+10” being played, only taking time off for a lunch break. After each round, participants could rest and discuss their games over the board with a coffee or tea in the resting area. At the end of the day Bjarne Van Dijck (University of Antwerp, Belgium) and Luca Olariu (Radboud University, Netherlands) lead the tournament with 4.5/5, followed closely by Stefano Sapienza (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg) and Bram Knoop (Radboud University, Netherlands) with 4.0/5.0. One of these four would probably take home the title. After a full day of chess, the participants were able to enjoy a late dinner in an Antwerp city center restaurant, after which most of the students went out for drinks.

On Sunday 5 December the final two rounds were played, in which during round 6 the deciding game was played: Bjarne Van Dijck drew to Bram Knoop, leaving the way open for Luca Olariu (Radboud University, Netherlands) to claim the title with two wins in the final rounds. Luca – the new PCU Chess Cup Champion 2021 – follows on the honor list Ekatarina Diakonova (Financial University, Russia) in 2019 and Vladislav Kiselev (Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Russia) and Ilia Vetokhin (Financial University, Russia) in 2020. Bjarne Van Dijck (University of Antwerp, Belgium) took home the silver medal, and Stefano Sapienza (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg) narrowly beat Keano De Baets (KU Leuven, Belgium) to win the third place.

At the Honouring and Closing Ceremony which directly followed the last round, the final ranking was announced and top-3 players were awarded Cups and Medals by PCU Chess Cup President Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, after which a final lunch was offered to participants.

During the PCU Chess Cup the final exhibition of the 2020 University of Antwerp & Panathlon Drawing & Photo Contest. The exposition of 15 artworks and 10 photographs from students all over the world added to the atmosphere and cultural program of the tournament. Participants to the PCU Chess Cup were also able to vote for their favorite painting and win a small prize.
After a weekend full of chess, fair play and international friendship, all participants returned home; while during the Closing Ceremony the dates of the next edition of the PCU Chess Cup were announced: 2-4 December 2022).
Full results of all games of the PCU Chess Cup are available here.

All photos from the event can be found on Google Photos.

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Chess Cup 2019 Champions

December 5, 2021/in Chess Cup

A weekend full of chess competitions and a friendly atmosphere is coming to an end. From 3 to 5 December 2021, the third edition of the PCU International University Chess Cup was held in Antwerp, with 7 rounds of Rapid Chess played. A high level of sportmanship and fair play was demostrated.

The final podium of this PCU Chess Cup consist of:
1. Luca-Stefan Olariu, Radboud University Nijmegen (NED)
2. Bjarne Van Dijck, University of Antwerp (BEL)
3. Stafano Sapienza, University of Luxembourg (LUX)
Congratulations to winners and thanks to all participants!

Here you can find the Full Results and the Final Ranking.

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1st Day PCU Chess Cup

December 4, 2021/in Chess Cup, Uncategorized

5 rounds of Rapid Chess PCU Chess Cup were played today in the true spirit of friendship and fair play. During coffee breaks between the games, they could discuss their games and follow the games of the World Chess Championship. Check out the results and ranking after Round 5.

Tommorow Round 6 and Round 7 (Final) will determine the winners.

Program for tommorow (SUNDAY 5 December 2021)

Competitions & finals

10.00 h – 13.00 h (for match schedules and regulations see Competitions)
University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)

Honouring & Closing Ceremony

13.00 h – 13.30 h
University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)

Closing Lunch

13.30 h – 14.30 h
University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp  (Map Venue)

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Welcome players to PCU Chess 2021

December 4, 2021/in Chess Cup, Uncategorized

The main chess competitions of the PCU International Chess Cup 2021 started today in the University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”.
Some players did not show up or were unable to reach Antwerp. Thank you for your understanding and keeping all players in a safe environment! So there are 25 players participating to the PCU Chess Cup. (The competition will be mixed).  


Regulations: ✔All games are played to FIDE regulations, unless specified differently below. ✔ Competition is mixed. ✔ Timing : 25’ + 10”/move ✔The tournament is played in Swiss System. ✔ Allotment of first pairings is done on the first day of competition.


Welcome players from:

  • AP University College (BEL) : 1 player
  • ETH Zürich (SUI) : 1 player
  • KU Leuven (BEL) : 1 player
  • Paris Saclay University (FRA) : 1 player
  • Radboud University Nijmegen (NED) : 10 players
  • University of Antwerp (BEL) : 3 players
  • University of Luxembourg (LUX) : 8 player

The program for today (SATURDAY 4 December 2021)

Competitions

10.00 h – 18.30 h (for match schedules and regulations see Competitions)
University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)

Lunch

13.00 h – 14.00 h
University of Antwerp “Agora”, Grote Kauwenberg 2, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)

Dinner

18.30 h – 20.00 h,
Da Giovanni, Jan Blomstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)

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PCU Chess Blitz Tournament 2021 results

December 4, 2021/in Chess Cup, Uncategorized

The University of Antwerp Blitz Tournament took place after the Opening Ceremony on Friday  November 3rd in University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”. It was open to all players.
Players from 9 universities took part in the welcoming Blitz Tournament:
– AP University College (BEL);
– ETH Zürich (SUI);
– KU Leuven (BEL);
– Paris Saclay University (FRA);
– Radboud University Nijmegen (NED);
– University of Antwerp (BEL);
– University of Luxembourg (LUX);
– Ghent University (BEL);
– Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CHN).

9 rounds determined the winners among 29 players:
1 Place – Ezra Terryn from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CHN);
2 Place – Bjarne Van Dijck from University of Antwerp (BEL);
3 Place – Maxim Slagter from Ghent University (BEL).

Congratulations to winners and thanks to all participants!


Find via the links Full results and Final Ranking.

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PCU Chess 2021 in Antwerp

December 3, 2021/in Chess Cup

Taking into account the tightening of Anti-Covid-19 measures in Belgium, fortunately we are still able to host the PCU Chess Cup 2021 on venue. Competitions will take place from 3 to 5 December in University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”.
In the program:
♟Friday 3 December: Accreditations, Expositions, Opening Ceremony and University of Antwerp Blitz Tournament (open to all players).
♟Saturday 4 December: Competitions of 5 rounds, lunch and dinner.
♟Sunday 5 December: Competitions & Finals (round 6 and 7), Honouring Ceremony and lunch.
❗Some changes to the basic program were made to provide Covid Safe environment.


Specifical measures to the PCU Chess Cup 2021:
✅ Washing of hands at the entrance.
✅ Scan of Covid Safe Ticket / European Corona Certificate at entrance each day
✅ Wearing of mouth masks inside is mandatory during the event. Also during the games, as you are in close proximity to your opponent. Exception is made when a safe distance of 1,5m can be taken: the ‘rest area’ where you can go for a drink between matches has a ‘safe setup’ with only 2p per table so you can sit there without mouth masks.
✅ Make sure you have your mouth mask with you at all times in Belgium.
We’re looking forward to welcome all participants in Antwerp in accordance with Covid Safe conditions.

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PCU Chess Cup@Home 2021

December 1, 2021/in Chess Cup

11 rounds of Blitz chess were played during the PCU Chess Cup@Home 2021 with 600 games.
A total of 126 students representing 51 Universities or University Colleges from 24 countries participated in the PCU Chess online program.
Congratulations to Margareth Olde “hteragram” (University of Padua, Italy) on winning this Chess Cup!
Tommaso Bergamasco “The_Mule” (University of Padua, Italy) took second place.
The bronze medal was won by Mikhail Khmelev “mikhail_khmelev2000” (Financial University, Russia).
Congratulations to all participants!
Average rating of Final Round reached 1671.
Find full results on lichess.org or on our website.

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Back with live events: Covid-19 safety measures

November 22, 2021/in Bridge Trophy, Chess Cup, University of Antwerp

The PCU International University Bridge Trophy 2021 was the first PCU Committee event organized live on venue from 28 to 30 October in Antwerp after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The University of Antwerp welcomed participants from Belgium, Ireland, the Netherland and Latvia to Hof van Liere Campus in line with all current Covid-19 measures in Belgium. All players, organizers and visitors were required to present Covid Safe Ticket. Each participant received a welcome bag with all the necessary information.

Now we are already preparing for the next event, the PCU Chess Cup from 3 to 5 December 2021. In Belgium, new Covid-19 restrictions have been announced and all Chess Cup participants will be required to wear mouth masks when circulating during the event.

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PCU Chess @ Home 2020 Final Results

December 6, 2020/in Chess Cup

All games of the PCU Chess Cup @ Home 2020 are finished. The PCU Committee Executive Committee decided, based upon its Fair Play & Ethics in Sport values, to award 2 players with the gold medal. Congratulations to Vladislav Kiselev (Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Russia) and Ilia Vetokhin (Financial University, Russia). The bronze medal was won by International Master Lorenzo Lodici (University of Padua, Italy). Congratulations to all participants! Full results are available on our website!

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PCU Chess Cup Qualification Round Results

December 5, 2020/in Chess Cup

The full Results of the Qualification Rounds can be found on our website, as well as the list of the 64 participants of tomorrow’s Final Round (representing 23 universities/university colleges). See you at the Finals, tomorrow from 12h00 CET.

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