The 23rd European Union Youth Chess Championship 2025, organized by Šachový klub Světlá nad Sázavou under the patronage of the European Chess Union (ECU) and in cooperation with the Czech Chess Federation, concluded on Wednesday, August 27, in Roznov pod Radhostem.
After final rounds full of fighting spirit and tension, the winners emerged in all categories:
U8 Boys
- Lev Jevglevski (EST, 9 out of 9!)
- David-Christian Talaba (ROU)
- Daniel Sava (ROU)
U8 Girls
- Sophia-Lenina Matala (ROU)
- Sare Adam (FRA)
- Pausader Ines Bravo (FRA)
U10 Boys
- Filip Sirbu (FRA)
- Matelo Vinet (FRA)
- Thomas Lobina (FRA)
U10 Girls
- Julia Szczurek (POL)
- Melania-Cristina Grigore (ROU)
- Karina Ser (LTU)
U12 Boys
- Matvii Bilochenko (POL)
- Alexandru-Daniel Pasca (ROU)
- Krisjanis Lazars (LAT)
U12 Girls
- Maelys Manouvel (FRA)
- Lila Rzadkowska (POL)
- Agnieszka Slusarczyk (POL)
U14 Boys
- Andrii Diachek (POL)
- FM Vlad Petroff (ROU)
- Simon Matejka (SVK)
U14 Girls
- Tess Hujova (CZE)
- Kaja Rzadkowska (POL)
- Olga Debowska (POL)
Complete results are available HERE.
The top three finishers in each category received a cup and a diploma. All participants were awarded a commemorative medal, and the eight European champions each won a notebook. The next five players in each category also received valuable prizes. Additionally, every player was given a tournament T-shirt featuring the EUYCC logo. The prizes were presented by the event director, Zdenek Fiala.
The organizers also awarded special prizes for the best game in each of the final four rounds. The recipients of these brilliance awards were: Pastor Zuccolo Matteo (FRA), Melania-Cristina Grigore (ROU), Lila Rzadkowska (POL), Daniel Belocky (CZE), Sare Adam (FRA), Evienne Jongejan (NED), Klara Svabova (CZE), Kaja Rzadkowska (POL), Lev Jevglevski (EST), Julia Szczurek (POL), Alexandru-Daniel Pasca (ROU), Zsofia Bolla (HUN), Ines Bravo Pausader (FRA), Karina Ser (LTU), Yanis-Andrei Ganea (ROU), and FM Vlad Petroff (ROU).
The organizers extend their gratitude to all players for their performance and fair play, to the parents and coaches for their cooperation, to the arbiters for smoothly running the tournament, and to all partners for their support.
The next edition of the European Union Youth Chess Championship U8-14 will also be held in Roznov pod Radhostem from August 17 to August 26, 2026.
Written by Zdenek Fiala, director Sachovy klub Svetla nad Sazavou
Photo gallery: rajce.idnes.cz/sachysvetla/album/euycc-2025
Official website: chess.cz/mistrovstvi-evropske-unie/