Clash of Generations: Erdogmus wins classical match, Svidler dominates blitz

The Clash of Generations match in Marseille between veteran grandmaster Peter Svidler and 14-year-old Yagız Kaan Erdogmus concluded with a 4-2 classical victory for the Turkish prodigy, who impressed with strong preparation and mature play. Svidler responded by dominating the blitz section 10–2. The event offered a structured 6-game classical match followed by a 12-game blitz segment, highlighting contrasting strengths across formats and marking a milestone in Erdogmus’s rapid rise. | Photo: Mark Livshitz / FIDE