20,000 euros in prize money at the Open of the 53rd International Dortmund Chess Days

World Championship candidate Blübaum in the A Open and Wagner in the International Women's Tournament

Reigning European champion Matthias Blübaum put in an outstanding performance from start to finish and secured a narrow victory in Dortmund.

The 2025 International Dortmund Chess Days are now history. Satisfied participants, smooth operations and considerable attention for the chess festival remain as the conclusion.

Round 8 also featured an outstanding game that was perfect for the ChessMood Game of the Day award. FM Axel Falkenvall led his pieces to a fantastic checkmate attack.