With almost 400 participants from 32 nations, the 51st International Dortmund Chess Days took place in Huckarde for the first time. IM Nico Zwirs was a surprise winner, beating world grandmasters Anton Korobov (2nd place) and Frederik Svane (3rd place).

Surprise in the A-Open of the Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2024: IM Nico Zwirs wins the tournament after beating GM Yoo in the final round!

After 94 moves of fighting chess, the game between Dinara Wagner and Elisabeth Pähtz ends in a draw. Wagner in particular misses a great opportunity.

Second last year, always in the leading group in 2024 and the new tournament winner with 6.5 points from 7 games: Oleskandr Kasapchuk!