Djerba ‘the sweet’ welcomes chess festival’s sixth edition

The Djerba Chess Festival’s Masters section brings together top grandmasters from around the world for a highly competitive tournament on the island of Djerba, a.k.a. the Island of Dreams. Vetted GMs such as Vasyl Ivanchuk, David Navara and Parham Maghsoodloo compete alongside rising talents like Volodar Murzin and current tournament leader Marc’Andria Maurizzi. The event, enriched by Tunisian culture and hospitality, also welcomed the country’s Minister for Tourism. | All photos: Diana Mihajlova