Spanish GM Juan Bellon finished first at the Stockholm Elo Challenge 2013 that took place from April 26th to May 1st at the Stockholms Schacksalonger, Ringvägen 9 C, T-bana Zinkensdamm in the Swedish capital.

The veteran champion finished with 7.5/9 points – tied with local IM Pontus Sjödahl – but could claim the winner’s trophy due to his better tiebreak score.

Bellon had an impressive run of seven victories, one draw and one loss, precisely against Sjödahl. The Spaniard had a rating performance almost a hundred points over his actual Elo rating.

FM Jonathan Westerberg finished third as the only player with 7 points.

The prizes were distributed as follows (in Swedish Kronas): 1st – 9.000 Kr (approx. 1.400 USD); 2nd – 4.500 Kr; 3rd – 2.400 Kr; 4th – 1.800 Kr, etc.

Tournament website

Final Standings (top finishers):

1 GM Bellon Juan ESP 2363 7.5
2 IM Sjödahl Pontus SWE 2470 7.5


3 FM Westerberg Jonathan SWE 2424 7.0


4 FM Lundin Jan SWE 2322 6.5


5 FM Arman Deniz TUR 2338 6.0
6 Ölund Joar SWE 2295 6.0
7 Persson Mats SWE 2237 6.0
8 GM Karlsson Lars SWE 2459 6.0
9 GM Åkesson Ralf SWE 2490 6.0


10 Eriksson Jörgen SWE 2263 5.5

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