Spectacular night to remember

Tonight, in hotel Metropol Palace, opening ceremony of the 14th European Individual Women's Chess Championship was held.

On this occasion, all present were adressed by Mr. Miodrag Vukotic, President of Serbian Chess Federation, Mr. Dejan Vasovic, Deputy Mayor of Belgrade, Mr. Silvio Danailov, President of the European Chess Union and Ms. Alisa Maric, Minister of Sport and Youth of Republic of Serbia.

„Serbia cherishes the tradition of chess. We are proud that almost everyone knows or plays chess. In this beautiful place we are looking forward to a great competition - European Individual Women's Chess Championship, an event that will revive Serbia“ - said minister Maric and with these words opened this prestigious competition.

The opening ceremony was attended by the participants and their accompanying persons, numerous guests from the world of chess, sport and public life of Serbia, as well as the guests of honour from abroad.

In the crowded Nikola Tesla hall, the audience cheered to the performers, and the special applause went to the magician, whose tricks caused bursts of laughter.

After such a successful night, which will surely be remebered for a very long time, we are very happy to announce the start of the Championship, where the ladies from all over Europe will compete for the title and qualification for the next World Cup.