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Wyjątkowa strefa na Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland
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May 25, 2023

A unique zone at Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland

The Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland tournament (organised by the Superbet Foundation) was prepared on a grand scale, as at the end of May all the eyes of the chess world were looking at Poland. In addition to the exciting international chess event held in the Conference Centre of the POLIN Museum of Polish Jews near the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, an impressive area with large chess was organised. It was there that the premiere game of rapid and blitz chess was played, participated by influencers who invited passers-by to play together. The real tournament foretaste in itself generated a lot of positive emotions and interest, and most importantly, it was a perfect teaser of the championship fights in the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland.

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May 25, 2023

The magic of chess continues! Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland 2023

Crowds of fans, big names and thrilling chess emotions! Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland was the first stop in the rapid and blitz chess formula as part of the Grand Chess Tour tournament series, with three of them taking place in Europe. The organiser of the European part of the series is the Superbet Foundation, and elite and world-renowned players have been invited to participate. The winner of the exciting final tournament was five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, with Polish fans’ favourite and defending champion Jan-Krzysztof Duda taking second place.

In May 2023, fans filled the POLIN Conference Centre to the very brim, and the players themselves were impressed by the scale of Polish people’s interest in chess and the tournament itself. This shows that chess is a sport that aspires to be the one that generates many beautiful emotions and will increasingly engage the community around it. As the Superbet Foundation and Superbet itself, we want to be part of the beautiful celebration of this noble sport. Therefore, we have made chess one of our main initiatives.

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May 13, 2023

Speedway Grand Prix – charity action of Superbet and PZM

On 13 May 2023, the second round of this year’s Speedway Grand Prix cycle was held.

The event was accompanied by amazing speedway emotions, but also help for others – the organisers prepared a charity event as well.

The PZM (Polish Automobile and Motorcycle Federation) and Superbet prepared a surprise that day. It was already the 7th edition of the Grand Prix at the PGE National Stadium, and in order to emphasise the fact that the stadium would host the best speedway audience in the world, the organisers had prepared something Extraordinary! For each lap of the Mexican wave performed during the competition breaks at the PGE National Stadium under the coordination of the competition presenter, Superbet donated PLN 7,000 to the PZM Foundation.

As a result of the charity event, Superbet allocated PLN 28,000 for the rehabilitation of former speedway riders.

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April 4, 2023

Education and chess make a perfect team in the Step-by-Step project

Funded by the Superbet Foundation and realized with the support of the Step-by-Step Association and the Kasparov Foundation, the Step-by-step project aims to integrate chess into the school curriculum of Romanian students.

Today, the Superbet Foundation team visited the little students in one of the schools in the capital. The chess-themed game and exercises that the teachers prepared for the students in the class awakened them with overflowing enthusiasm and joy.

At the beginning of the class, each student chose the subject they want to deepen through chess, and depending on their choices, the teachers provided them with a series of interactive games and exercises.

In a single hour, our team went through a carousel of information, from the biggest secrets of mathematics to the “detective” game where we had to discover new words together.

With the help of the SuperGambit boards, but also of the teaching staff, we managed to attract the attention of children of all ages and instill in them the passion and attraction towards the mind sport.

Currently, the Step-by-Step program is carried out in 22 educational institutions benefiting more than 2850 students from all over the country. We want the Step-by-Step project initiated by our partners to expand to as many schools as possible in the country and to give all students the opportunity to discover the secrets of chess.

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March 30, 2023

The Grand Chess Tour has announced the wildcards for the European stages

The long awaited news by chess enthusiasts around the world has arrived. The Grand Chess Tour has announced the wildcards for the European stages of this year’s tournament. 

As we are used to, the tournament will start with the Bucharest stage (4-16 May) where we will have the best Romanian chess player of the moment, Bogdan Deac, invited to play on a wildcard basis alongside top players of the world ranking. 

The competition in Warsaw will be full of surprises for the Polish public. Grand champion Magnus Carlsen has accepted our invitation again this year and will play in the Polish and Croatian stages. Radoslaw Wojtaszek, Bogdan Deac and Kirill Shevchenko have been invited to join the world number one. 

The Romanian chess player and Kirill Shevchenko will play under the Romanian flag, while grandmaster Radoslaw Wojtaszek will represent Poland “at home”. 

The Zagreb round of this year’s tournament brings the most surprises in terms of wildcard invitations. The Croatian public will have the pleasure to see Magnus Carlsen, Vishy Anand, D.Gukesh, Ivan Saric and Constantin Lupulescu as wildcard guests in the same competition. 

By far, the Grand Chess Tour 2023 has the best line-up in the history of the competition. The world’s best chess players will compete for a prize pool of $350,000 for the classic chess competitions and $175,000 for the rapid and blitz chess competitions.

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Performance
March 15, 2023

Romania’s Kirill Shevchenko Wins a Silver Medal at the European Chess Championship

Kirill Shevchenko’s extraordinary performance at the European Individual Chess Championship earned him the title of European vice-champion. The Superbet Foundation brought him in to represent Romania in major international chess competitions, and after winning the national championship, he went on to win a silver medal in a closely fought competition at the European Championship.

Despite not being one of the favorites, the young chess player surprised his opponents with his technique, securing a place on the podium alongside Grandmasters Alexey Sarana (1st place) and Daniel Dardha (3rd place). The battle was close throughout the 11 rounds, and Kirill’s 6 victories propelled him to the top of the rankings.

He began with a win over Elmar Atakishiyev and went on to secure important victories against notable players such as Tim Janzelj, Adam Kozak, Mikhail Kobalia, and Benjamin Gledura. The championship was decided in the last round of the competition, where the Romanian representative played against the current champion, Alexey Sarana. With Alexey tied on points, a draw was a favorable result for him due to the statistical advantage. However, Kirill Shevchenko once again showed his strategic skills and ambition for favorable results.

Both players had experience on their side, but Alexey Sarana did his best to steer the match to a draw. 

We are delighted to have Kirill in the Romanian national team, and we wish him the best of luck in future competitions.

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March 6, 2023

The World’s Chess Stars Will Be Present at the Grand Chess Tour 2023

The Grand Chess Tour has announced the line-up for the 2023 tournament, which will feature some of the biggest names in world chess. 

This year’s edition promises to be the strongest in Grand Chess Tour history, with a highly competitive field vying for the big trophy.

The line-up for the 2023 Grand Chess Tour is as follows:
  1. Alireza Firouzja – Winner of the Sinquefield Cup 2022
  2. Wesley So – Winner of Paris Rapid & Blitz 2021
  3. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave – Winner of the Sinquefield Cup 2021
  4. Ian Nepomniachtchi – Winner of the 2022 Candidates Tournament
  5. Ding Liren – Candidate for World Champion in 2023
  6. Anish Giri – Winner of Tata Steel Masters in 2023
  7. Fabiano Caruana – Winner of the American Cup 2022
  8. Jan-Krzysztof Duda – Winner of the FIDE World Cup 2021
  9. Richard Rapport – Representative of Romania (invited on a wildcard basis)

The top three players in the Grand Chess Tour qualified based on their performance in the previous tour, while the remaining players were selected based on their results and ratings. The prize money for the entire tour amounts to $1.4 million, with $350,000 dedicated to each Classic Chess stage and $175,000 to the Rapid and Blitz Chess stages.

The Grand Chess Tour 2023 schedule is as follows:
  • Superbet Chess Classic Romania: May 4 – 16 in Bucharest, Romania
  • Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland: May 19 – 26 in Warsaw, Poland
  • Super United Rapid & Blitz Croatia: July 3 – 10 in Zagreb, Croatia
  • Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: November 12 – 19 in Saint Louis, USA
  • Sinquefield Cup: November 19 – December 3 in Saint Louis, USA

For the first time in the tournament’s history, a representative of Romania, Richard Rapport, will participate in all five stages of the tournament, selected based on his results and ranking. Rapport will have the opportunity to play against some of the world’s greatest chess players under the auspices of the Romanian Chess Federation.

The Superbet Foundation is the primary sponsor of this event. Through our involvement, we hope to set an example of chess education for young people and contribute to the popularization of the ΄sport of the mind’ in all corners of the world.

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Performance
March 2, 2023

Romania Has a New Chess Champion – Kiril Shevchenko Wins Gold Medal at National Chess Championship

Kiril Shevchenko is now the new champion of Romania after a remarkable performance in the National Chess Championship held in Sebeș. 

Thanks to the financial support of the Superbet Foundation, Grandmaster Shevchenko joined the Romanian chess scene and quickly became an important member of the national team.

Shevchenko put on a spectacular performance and won the first important medal as a Romanian athlete. The competition was intense, with the best Romanian chess players battling for the grand prize and the title of Romania’s national champion.

During the 9 rounds, Shevchenko faced some tough challenges from competitors like Irina Bulmaga and Radu Tampea. However, with an impressive series of 7 wins and 2 draws, Kiril finished on top of the leaderboard with 8 points, a distance of 1.5 points ahead of the young vice-champion, David Gavrilescu.

Despite being only 20 years old, Kiril Shevchenko is already among the best chess players in Romania, ranked 73rd in the list of the world’s best chess players. His outstanding performance in this year’s national championship was a really pleasant surprise for chess enthusiasts in the country. 

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February 21, 2023

A Dream Come True for Young Chess Player Ivano Mocic

The Superbet Foundation provided the young Croatian chess player, Ivano Mocic, with the opportunity to participate in an international chess tournament for the very first time.

Driven by ambition and a passion for the game, Ivano participated in the January chess tournament held in Seville, where he achieved 5 wins out of 9 games played, earning him first place in the category of players with an Elo rating lower than 1700. Notably, he secured victories against more experienced opponents from Kazakhstan, including the best player in his age category.

The Croatian chess player’s exceptional performance also caught the attention of one of the participating Spanish clubs, who extended an invitation for Ivano to play for them in the Spanish Chess Championship.

In the previous year, Ivano broke the 1800 Elo rating barrier for the first time, and he is now motivated to come back stronger with a winning streak. Currently, the young chess player is training with a Grand Master, which is enabling him to prepare for major chess tournaments worldwide.

Participating in the tournament brought Ivano Mocic joy and valuable experience, further inspiring him to make his mark in the world of chess. We were delighted to support him, and we pledge to continue backing him on his chosen path.

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November 4, 2022

Kentos Karate Club shines at World Championship in Italy, winning 9 medals

The Kentos Karate Club partners of the Superbet Foundation had remarkable success at the World Championship in Italy, reflecting hours of training and intense preparation. The young karatekas excelled in Kumite, Team Kata, Individual Kata, and Absolute Kata styles at one of the biggest international competitions.

The competition was intense, and there were several emotional moments during the matches of Timisoara athletes. 

Milena surprised the jury with an exceptional performance and achieved a “golden” victory in record time. Milena faced her toughest competition yet, as she was unexpectedly registered in a higher age category (12-13 years old) than she anticipated, but she didn’t let that stop her. She qualified for the grand final after three fiery matches, even though her opponents had an age advantage.

Milena won four matches on points, but her semi-final match was the most dramatic. She initially had a 1-0 advantage, but with only 15 seconds remaining, her opponent took the lead. With time running out, Milena tied the score just four seconds before the final whistle. In the extra time, Milena scored five times in just 50 seconds, winning the gold medal at the World Karate Championship for the first time.

Congratulations to our partners at Club Karate Kentos for being the most medaled club in Romania!

With the help of the SuperPerformances achieved by the Banat club, Romania ranked second in the top countries with the most medals at the competition. We’re proud to announce that the Superbet Foundation’s partners won an impressive 5 bronze, 2 silver, and 2 gold medals. This is a first for the young athletes trained by Sensei Mihai Stanciu, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments.

We wish the young karatekas continued success in future competitions, and we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for their continued achievements!

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