The XXIII International Chess Tournament "Orsha-2025" brought together about 300 athletes
- The status of the tournament at the "Lokomotiv-Orsha" Hockey Club sports facility is very serious. Over 23 years, it has gained authority in the chess community worldwide, – noted the chief judge of the competition, international arbiter Anatoly Lebedev. – Group A is an open tournament with FIDE rating calculation, Group B is an open tournament for everyone without FIDE rating calculation, and Groups C, D, E, F are for young chess players born in 2011-2017. The program also includes a blitz tournament and a rapid tournament, and a simultaneous exhibition with grandmasters. The competitions are individual and team-based according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds in accordance with current rules. This is a democratic tournament that allows people of all ages to play and showcase their skills.
It is noteworthy that this year 40 participants from Orsha took part in the tournament. One of them is Denis Glebov, who played in Group B.
– I have been engaged in this intellectual sport since the first grade, for 10 years now, – the young man said. – What's interesting here is that every child, whether you are 6 or 15 years old, can play on equal terms with renowned grandmasters. There are many here who, at their young age, already have cups from European and world tournaments. I also hope for victory.
For the athletes, the organizers have prepared a rich cultural program with visits to significant places in the region.