The chess week in Mureck from August 1 to 9, 2025 was a complete success. Players from 18 nations fought exciting games for titles and trophies. The organizing team, led by Philipp Raeke, was delighted with the smooth course of events, the excellent atmosphere in the playing hall, and many satisfied guests. At the end of the event, the weather also showed its best side, providing a worthy conclusion.
Top players in each group
EU U8:
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Antonios Picolos (CYP) – 5.5 pts
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Maximilian Brunner (AUT) – 5.5 pts
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Eliah Meyer (AUT) – 5.5 pts
Best girls: Illango Nagy (HUN), Frida Predin (SLO)
EU U10:
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Tony Pollak (AUT) – 7 pts
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Murray Liu (IRL) – 7 pts
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George White (IRL) – 6.5 pts
Best girls: Dominika Rodionova (EST), Ana Zegrea (ROU), Hanna Janaszak (POL)
EU U12:
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Iustin Larion (ROU) – 7.5 pts
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Aleksandr Konopatskyi (SLO) – 6 pts
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Jakov Friscic (CRO) – 6 pts
Best girls: Alexis Miriam Reren (EST), Nicole White (IRL), Mara Predin (SLO)
EU U14:
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Anuar Tureshbayev (IRL) – 9 pts
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David Meszaros-Csonka (HUN) – 7.5 pts
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Adrian Mikail Di Bartolomeo (ITA) – 7.5 pts
Best girls: Rose Baisse (SUI), Thao Luong (NED), Amelia Janaszak (POL)
Styrian Open U12:
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Tim Schernthaner (AUT) – 7.5 pts
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Tristan Juri Zilian (AUT) – 6.5 pts
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Konstantin Hackl (AUT) – 6 pts
Best girls: Nina Eder (AUT), Luisa Frisch (LUX), Amalia Holzmann (AUT)
Styrian Open U18:
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Anej Zlatolas (SLO) – 6.5 pts
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Lin Englert (GER) – 6.5 pts
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Niklas Pumberger (AUT) – 6 pts
Best girls: Lin Englert (GER), Laura Friscic (CRO), Katharina Pötscher (AUT)
Blitz tournaments on August 5, 2025
Blitz U12 (34 participants):
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Jakov Friscic (CRO) – 9 pts
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Luka Zivic (CRO) – 9 pts
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Clemens Pichler (AUT) – 8 pts
Blitz U18 (24 participants):
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Anuar Tureshbayev (IRL) – 10.5 pts
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Adrian Mikail Di Bartolomeo (ITA) – 9 pts
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Daniel Ringbauer (AUT) – 7.5 pts
Supporters of the event
A heartfelt thank you goes to all supporters who made the tournament possible:
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City of Mureck, especially Mayor Klaus Strein
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Main sponsors: State of Styria and LL-Resources
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Additional financial support: Raiffeisenbank Mureck, EVU Mureck, Sparkasse Mureck, various politicians, members of the Styrian Parliament and the Austrian National Council
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Product sponsorship and vouchers: Eisdiele Mureck, Buschenschank Kolleritsch, Pizzeria Napoli, Murkostladen Mureck
Guests of honour at the closing ceremony
At the festive award ceremony we were honoured to welcome:
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Michael Wagner, member of the Styrian Parliament, representing Governor Mario Kunasek
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Andrea Michaela Schartel, Member of the Austrian National Council
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Deputy Mayor Alfred Zaruba
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Dr. Gerd Mitter, President of the Styrian Chess Federation
The 2025 chess week in Mureck was therefore not only a sporting success, but also a fine example of international friendship, living chess culture, and the hospitality of southern Styria.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Kulturzentrum next year.
The date is already set: Friday, July 31 (arrival) to Saturday, August 8, 2026.
