The stories behind great games and how each move becomes a work of art.
Jan Klimkowski vs Can Haktan Unat
Polish GM Jan Klimkowski converted a rating advantage into a full point against Turkish FM Can Haktan Unat in the Sicilian Defense at the European Individual Championship.
Neven Hercegovac vs Emin Ohanyan
GM Emin Ohanyan capitalized on early inaccuracies to defeat FM Neven Hercegovac in the Petrov's Defense at the 2026 European Championship.
Szymon Gumularz vs Giorgi Sibashvili
Polish GM Szymon Gumularz outplayed Georgian IM Giorgi Sibashvili in a sharp Ruy Lopez Anti-Berlin at the 2026 European Championship.
Ihor Samunenkov vs Jakub Kusa
GM Ihor Samunenkov defeated IM Jakub Kusa with White in a Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense at the European Individual Championship.
Suleyman Suleymanli vs Eray Kilic
IM Eray Kilic defeated FM Suleyman Suleymanli in a technical display that highlighted the 154-point rating difference between the players.
Matic Lavrencic vs Adam Gibala
Slovenian IM Matic Lavrencic outplayed Polish FM Adam Gibala in the French Defense Advance Variation, converting a positional advantage for victory in round 2 of the European Individual Chess Championship.
Oleksandr Vasynda vs Noe Tutisani
Georgian IM Noe Tutisani outplayed Ukrainian FM Oleksandr Vasynda in a solid Slav Defense to score a key victory in round 2 of the European Championship.
Damian Lewtak vs Lukasz Licznerski
IM Lukasz Licznerski outplayed IM Damian Lewtak in the Caro-Kann Exchange Variation to score a technical victory at the European Individual Championship 2026.
Maksym Dubnevych vs Paul Velten
FM Maksym Dubnevych held GM Paul Velten to a draw in their EICC 2026 encounter, overcoming a 159-point rating difference.