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14th Open Heraklion in progress at the island of Crete

The 14th Open Heraklion, part of the Heraklion Grand Prix Series 2015, is taking place on 14-19th April, 2015 at the luxurious Hotel Astoria**** in Heraklion, the capital of the island of Crete, Greece.

The event is organized by the Heraklion Chess Club in collaboration with Hersonisos Chess Academy, Neas Alikarnassou “Nei Irodotou” Sports Club, Heraklion N.G.C., Anogia Chess Club, Candia Chess Club, Krousonas Chess Club, AOAN 2000.

The format of the tournament is 7-round Swiss FIDE. Replay the games with engine analysis and enjoy the photo report below!

Official website

Beautiful Greek chess players

Beautiful Greek chess players

French WGM Pauline Guichard (2378)

French WGM Pauline Guichard (2378)

Top seed French GM Libiszewski Fabien (№1, 2514)

Top seed French GM Libiszewski Fabien (№1, 2514)

French IM Gabriel Battaglini (№2, 2470)

French IM Gabriel Battaglini (№2, 2470)

Giorgos Goumas (№4, 2358)

Giorgos Goumas (№4, 2358)

 

Greek IM Timis Lirindzakis

Greek IM Timis Lirindzakis

Greek young generation

Greek young generation

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