The Cyprus national chess team took third place at the Small States Championship

The Cyprus national chess team achieved one of its most significant victories in recent years by taking third place at the 9th European Small States Championship. The tournament was held in Larnaca, at the Sun Hall Hotel, and brought together national teams of the participating countries in a high-level organizational setting.

The team showed consistent and confident play throughout the series of matches, demonstrating maturity and a clear strategy. Each participant made an important contribution to the overall result, forming one of the strongest team performances in Cyprus’s entire history of participation in this competition.

The third-place finish became a historic achievement for Cypriot chess and confirmed the notable progress the country has shown in recent years. The team’s success proves that the development of chess in Cyprus is on the rise and that the team’s potential is higher than ever.