Ukrainian 9-Year-Old Chess Player Wins Bronze at World Blitz Championship
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Anna Tkach
22.12.2025 - 18:06
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According to Спортивний комітет: Ukrainian chess player Oleksandr Savchuk has claimed the bronze medal at the World Chess Championship for children aged 9 to 17 in the blitz category. The competition, held in Antalya, Turkey, brought together over 300 participants from 33 countries.
Oleksandr Savchuk scored 6.5 points out of 9 possible in the under-9 category. This result secured him third place based on tie-break criteria. Another Ukrainian, Myron Netrabka, also performed admirably, but due to a loss in the final round, he finished sixth.
We sincerely congratulate Oleksandr Savchuk on his bronze medal and wish him new victories in future competitions!
Ukrainian chess players continue to impress with their successes in international competitions, demonstrating a high level of play and professionalism.
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