Matthias Bluebaum wins European Championship for a second time

Matthias Blübaum became European Champion for the first time in 2022 and has now won the title for the second time – no other player has ever achieved this feat. Frederik Svane ensured a German double triumph: in the last round, he bravely took risks against Daniil Yuffa and secured second place. Like Bluebaum, he finished with 8½/11 points, but Bluebaum had a better Buchholz score. Israeli GM Maxim Rodshtein, who also scored 8½ points, finished in third place. | Photo: David Llada