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GM Marian Petrov vs IM Alvaro Valdes Escobar, Gonzaga Classic 2018

Organised by transition year students, the annual Gonzaga Charity Chess Classic has contributed over €50,000 to charitable causes. This year’s edition was a great success, with 230 players including 4 GMs. GM Ante Saric and IM Justin Tan finished joint first, with Tan taking the trophy after a blitz playoff.

The event provides a rare opportunity for Irish-based players to play against ...