Vladyslav Larkin wins open tournament in picturesque Wasselonne

Wasselonne is one of the many picturesque towns in France’s Alsace region. The local Mossig Chess Club invited players to an open tournament. In addition to many French players, several chess enthusiasts from neighbouring Germany also accepted the invitation, including Bettina Trabert and her son Max. Vladyslav Larkin from Ukraine won the tournament on tiebreak criteria. | Full report with photos and anecdotes by Bettina Trabert, who participated alongisde her son Max.