What an incredible story, 18 year old IM Roman Dehtiarov scores historic win at the European Chess Championship. Background context and the fact that he refused to leave the warfront city to stay close to his father, makes this all so much more special. Kudos young man!
When the war started in early 2022, I tried to help several Ukrainian families relocate to Europe (mostly to England, thanks to @TelegraphChess and Andrew Churavin).
In one case, everything was arranged for a family from Kharkiv - until their 14-year-old son, a talented chess player refused to leave at the last moment. He didnโt want to abandon his father.
He stayed in one of the most dangerous places in Ukraine. With very limited chances to travel and barely any practice, he still became Ukrainian Champion.
Now heโs grown up - and just caused the biggest sensation in the history of the European Championship!
Remember the name: Roman Dehtiarov!
Not for nothing our city Kharkiv is called โreinforced concrete!"
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD WHAT A HAND BETWEEN @ANDREW_ROBL AND JUSTIN GAVRI WE ARE NOT WORTHY
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Instructive Endgame. Black to move. Winning, or White holding?
I have been trying to push for 3000 in blitz on https://t.co/M7Lqu0uNQt
After few tilting games, got this position against 2600+ GM.
There are levels to this chess thing, man.
Sad day, one of my favorite chess players, Best of the West, Mr. Jan Timman has passed away :( Thank you for inspiring me and generation of chess players. He was tweeting about the game until 2 days ago.