Daniel Fernandez wins Zeeland Open, cheater caught with smartphone

The 26th edition of the HZ University of Applied Sciences Chess Tournament 2024 was played in the Dutch city of Vlissingen in the province of Zeeland, from 3 to 10 August. GM Daniel Fernandez (pictured) won with 7½ out of 9 points. There was a player in the event who caused a stir by trying to increase his playing strength with a mobile phone hidden in his sock. Gerd Densing reports.