Bled Chess Festival: Strong finish earns FM Zanas Nainys outright win

The international chess festival in the Slovenian resort town of Bled, staged for nearly a century, has concluded. Lithuania’s Zanas Nainys (pictured, right) emerged as the clear winner of the event, which catered especially for ambitious titled players, amateurs and rising juniors. A powerful finish saw him overtake Leon Mazi – who had defeated him in round four – to claim first place. | Photos: Bled Chess Festival