Rijeka is on the move for EURO 2010
Chess Club “Rijeka” has once again confirmed its organizational skills by successfully completing the 7th Mediterranean Men and Women Chess Championships, with the participation of 64 chess players from 19 countries. The winner of this tournament was the Egypt grandmaster Ahmed Adly, while in the women’s competition the winner was Anna Maria Botsari from Greece. Damir Levačić, president of the Mediterranean Chess Association, paid tribute to the organizers of the Championship and also pointed out that Rijeka is a true cosmopolitan city where chess slogan “Genus una sumus” has really proven to be true.
However, this is just one of the preliminary tournaments that announce next year’s organization of the 11th European individual men and women’s chess championship. The Championship will be held from 5th to 19th of March 2010 in Rijeka, in the new sports hall “Center Zamet”.
Organizers are expecting more participants than any European Championship up to now, so they prepared the highest prize fund ever and the best accommodation conditions. The total prize fund for men is 150.000,00 EUR, and for women 75,000.00 EUR. The accommodation is provided in Opatija, the oldest Croatian tourist resort, famous for its mild climate, large botanic garden and Central European architecture, unique on the Mediterranean. The accommodation is also provided in the host city of Rijeka, in hostel “Rijeka”, beautiful villa from the 19th century, which is converted into a charming and modern high standard hostel.
Information about the organizer, rules and applications for 11th European individual men and women’s chess championship are available on the official website www.eurorijeka2010.com
EURO 2010
11th European individual men and women’s chess championship will be held from 5th to 19th of March 2010 in Rijeka, in new sports hall “Center Zamet”. The registrations of participants will be received up to 10th February 2010 through application on the official website of the Championship – www.eurorijeka2010.com
RIJEKA
The city of Rijeka is the most important Croatian port and the third largest city in Croatia. City and its surroundings has more than 190,000 inhabitants. Back to 19th century, due to its ideal geographical location and depth of the sea in the Kvarner Bay, Rijeka developed into one of the largest Central European ports and a powerful industrial center. Rijeka was also significant as one of the most important financial centers in the former Yugoslavia.
The beginning of the nineties leads to the collapse of industry and rapid reduction of the port traffic, so in the new millennium Rijeka turns to the development of urban tourism and service sectors.
Rijeka has always been a true sports city which is confirmed by numerous successes of its athletes. www.rijeka.hr / www.tz-rijeka.hr
CENTER ZAMET
The new sports hall is another big investment in sports infrastructure of Rijeka. It is a modern public complex situated near the market place and a primary school. There is also a library, the office of the Local Board Zamet, many commercial facilities, public square and the garage. The hall will be used for various sports and cultural events. www.rijekasport.hr
OPATIJA
Opatija, an elegant tourist destination, lies at the centre of the Riviera with the longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. The very attractive geographic position, enabling its warm seas to be quickly reached from many cities in Central Europe, lush green scenery and a pleasant climate were some of the main reasons for its beginning and the quick development of its tourism at the end of the 19th century. Beautiful nature, parks, old Austrian villas, seaside promenade and beachs attracted tourists from Europe and the rest of the world for over 160 years. www.opatija.hr
Grand Hotel Adriatic is only a ten-minute walk from the centre of Opatija, next to the sea, with a beautiful view overlooking the Kvarner Bay. www.hotel-adriatic.hr
Hotel Milenij is located next to the sea in the historic centre of the town. Hotel complex offers 125 rooms and suites in three villas which are furnished with stylish, modern or traditional Italian style. www.milenijhoteli.hr
