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By GM Arturs Neiksans The last round of the championship lived up to it’s expectations - while most of the groups finished with more or less expected results, there were a few dramatic twists which left several main contenders for the gold even without a medal. Many players decided to play it safe...

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By GM Arturs Neiksans It couldn’t have been a more exciting 8th round Although in several groups the gap between the leader and the followers is a full point, no championship titles have yet been decided one round in advance. The regulations of the tournament dictate that the direct encounter...

During the 7th round of the European Youth Chess Championship 2018 in Riga a mobile phone was found by an arbiter at the toilet designed for the players. After an investigation the arbiters have found an owner of the mobile. When he has finished his game he was invited to the arbiter’s room...

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By GM Arturs Neiksans It seems that in Riga, home of the famous chess magician Mikhail Tal, there’s a spell that bears the number of 18. Latvia declared it’s independence at 18th November in 1918, this year celebrating the 100 year anniversary. Two players, seeded 18th, lead the tournament while...