24 May 2015

Kostroma Welcomes Russian Under 9 Championships

More than 400 children will compete for the trophies.

From May 24 to May 31 Kostroma hosts the Russian Junior U9 Championships for boys and girls. 

The 11-round Swiss is attended by more than 400 players - 309 boys and 122 girls. The winners receive the right to play in the World championship of that age, the rinner-ups qualify for the European championships. 

The first round is played on May 25.