The Belgian Blitz Championship 2013 was held on 12th July in Lindner Hotel, Antwerpen. The event is a part of the Belgian Chess Championships that are ongoing until 14th July at the same venue.
52 players took part in the 9-round Swiss event. IM Tanguy Ringoir won a clear first place with 7,5 points.
The tournament director was Dimitri Logie, chief arbiter was Dirk J.A. De Ridder.
Final standings (top 20):
1 IM Ringoir Tanguy BEL 2471 – 7.5
2 Rihouay Clement FRA 2198 – 7
3 Sadikhov Ulvi AZE 2222 – 7
4 Penson Thierry BEL 2211 – 6.5
5 Nijs Nils BEL 2298 – 6.5
6 De Strycker Nathan BEL 2033 – 6
7 IM Hautot Stephane BEL 2366 – 6
8 IM Gulbas Cemil TUR 2397 – 6
9 IM Geirnaert Steven BEL 2410 – 6
10 IM Cekro Ekrem BEL 2378 – 6
11 Stinis Steven BEL 2127 – 5.5
12 Minyeyevtsev Semen BEL 2203 – 5.5
13 Michiels Rob BEL 2277 – 5.5
14 Blagojevic Lubo BEL 2042 – 5.5
15 Van Eetvelde Ward BEL 2122 – 5
16 IM Docx Stefan BEL 2488 – 5
17 Bomans Arno BEL 2204 – 5
18 Devolder Dieter BEL 1960 – 5
19 Digulescu Constantin BEL 0 – 5
20 Vandenbroucke Tim BEL 1847 – 5
Impressive!