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In 2024, Saint Petersburg reaffirmed its status as one of the leading chess centers in Russia, hosting a series of significant tournaments and events.
At the "Azimut" hotel, an international chess festival "Saint Petersburg Summer" kicked off on August 17 - this stage of the Russian Cup for men in classical chess, "The V.L. Korchnoi Memorial," featured 375 chess players, as well as the stage of the Russian Children's Cup with 498 participants.
This festival has become an important event in the chess life of the region, attracting both professionals and young talents from all over the country.
From October 24 to November 4, a traditional chess tournament "The M.I. Chigorin Memorial" took place in Saint Petersburg, marking its jubilee in 2024.
The "Chigorin Memorial" is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in Russia, gathering the strongest chess players and promoting the popularity of chess in the region.
On December 21, an interregional chess festival "The Personal Team Cup of the Great Champions of the World" was held at the "Saint Petersburg" hotel, which involved 12 leading grandmasters and 5 international masters.
The festival included masterclasses, tournaments, lectures, and simuls of classical chess, providing unique opportunities for learning and developing chess skills.
In 2024, the final of the 97th championship of Saint Petersburg among men took place, in which the winners of the previous year's tournaments participated.
The championship featured the strongest chess players of the region, confirming the high level of training of participants and interest in chess among the residents of St. Petersburg.
Throughout the year, regular chess tournaments for all ages were held in Saint Petersburg, organized by the ChessChamp club, providing comfortable conditions and attracting both beginners and experienced players.
Such initiatives contribute to the development of the chess community and the popularity of the game among the wider population.
Overall, 2024 was filled with chess events, strengthening Saint Petersburg's position as one of the leading centers of chess life in Russia.
