The Armenian team is the bronze medalist of the European Team Chess Championship

The Armenian men's national team became the bronze medalist of the European Team Chess Championship 2023.

In the last round of the championship, GM Shant Sargsyan scored an important victory over GM Michael Adams.

The games of other team members ended in a draw.

Thus, the Armenian team defeated the English team with a score of 2.5-1.5, winning the bronze medal.

Prize places were distributed as follows:
1st place: Serbia
2nd place: Germany
3rd place: Armenia

The Armenian women's team took the 11th place.

Our chess players also won medals in individual competition. GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan won a bronze medal on the 5th board. GM Elina Danielian won a bronze medal on the 3rd board in the women's championship.

We congratulate our chess players and wish them new successes.