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BAYEGAN Pendik Chess Club is Türkiye’s Chess Champion!

26 July 2024
BAYEGAN Pendik Chess Club is Türkiye’s Chess Champion! 1

BAYEGAN Pendik Chess Sports Club became champion at Is Bank 100th Year Chess Super League. Our team remained undefeated throughout this thrilling league, which featured 16 teams’ exciting, breathtaking matches with master chess players attending from all around the world.

BAYEGAN participatied with a strong team of 10 players, including 7 grandmasters, at this highly competitive league which is closely followed by global chess authorities. Our 13 year old player Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, the youngest grandmaster in the world, secured first place at his board. Following the success at this championship, BAYEGAN Pendik Chess Sports Club will represent Türkiye in the European Championship.

Commenting on the outstanding performance of BAYEGAN Pendik Chess Sports Club, BAYEGAN Chairman Ercüment Bayegan said: “We are proud of our players who once again demonstrated their superior talents and determination and managed to become champions in this globally recognized tournament. Chess is not only a sport, but also an art that requires patience, strategy and intelligence. The mastery and strategic intelligence our players have shown in every move has brought them this well-deserved victory. “ As supporters of this club, we are proud of our team and happy to have contributed to their success.”

At BAYEGAN Pendik Chess Sports Club, basic chess training is provided for all age groups.