GM Zdenko Kozul wins Durres Open 2014
The 2nd International Open Chess Tournament “Durres 2014″ was organized by the Albanian Chess Federation on 1-8th November 2014 in Durres, Albania.
The 9-round Swiss Open gathered 98 players from 11 different federations. They were provided with excellent conditions in the splendid 4-star Hotel “Bleart”**** near the city of Durres.
More than one quarter of the players received prizes, as the organizers split the hefty prize fund of 8.650 € among 25 players (15 top prizes and 10 special prizes).
Croatian GM Zdenko Kozul and Bulgarian GM Kiril Georgiev shared first place on 7.5/9 points each, but the 2006 European Champion Kozul prevailed on a better tie-break score and lifted the trophy.
GM Sabino Brunello from Italy got clear third with 7 points. You can see the full standings, replay the games with engine analysis and enjoy the photo report below.
Official website/ LIVE games with analysis
Previous reports: Brunello and Georgiev take the lead in Durres/ Durres Open kicked off in Albania/ Participants/ Durres 2014 announcement
Final standings (top finishers):
1 GM Kozul Zdenko CRO 2632 7,5
2 GM Georgiev Kiril BUL 2618 7,5
3 GM Brunello Sabino ITA 2568 7
4 GM Blagojevic Dragisa MNE 2495 6,5
5 GM Dervishi Erald ALB 2568 6,5
6 GM Kuljasevic Davorin CRO 2554 6,5
7 Pasko Llambi ALB 2303 6,5
8 GM Bosiocic Marin CRO 2555 6,5
9 GM Drazic Sinisa SRB 2429 6,5
10 GM Nikolaidis Ioannis GRE 2559 6
11 GM Dizdarevic Emir BIH 2539 6
12 IM Pancevski Filip MKD 2482 6
13 FM Ashiku Franc ALB 2300 6
14 FM Brigljevic Milan CRO 2223 6
15 Petritaj Fotjon ALB 2249 6
16 Oltian Vata ALB 2083 6
17 WGM Videnova Iva BUL 2380 5,5
18 IM Mehmeti Dritan ALB 2423 5,5
19 IM Seitaj Ilir ALB 2371 5,5
20 Noka Gezim ALB 2212 5,5
Impressive.