GM Wojtaszek winner of the 3rd Polish-Hungarian friendship tournament

After two days of struggle we know the winners in Katowice (3rd Polish-Hungarian friendship tournament). GM Radosław Wojtaszek (POL) won the tournament (8 points), second place got GM Zbigniew Pakeza (POL), the third player was GM Kacper Piorun (POL).

In women’s classification the first place went to WIM Klara Varga (HUN). WIM Anna Gasik (POL) got the second place, the third place occupied WGM Karina Szczepkowska-Horowska (POL).

Katowice hosted 843 players, among them many Grandmasters and International Masters.

Organizers prepared 119 prizes for the participants.

Players could also take part in free photo sessions, children were entertained by volunteers. Those attractions made the tournament an extraordinary event.

Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar