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Greek Championship 2026: Evgenios Ioannidis and Stavroula Tsolakidou win titles

Greece , National Championship GM Evgenios Ioannidis and IM Stavroula Tsolakidou are the new Greek chess champions. Ioannidis claimed his maiden national crown, while Tsolakidou won her second title. The 75th edition of the Greek Championship (open section) took place from October 3 to 11, 2026 on the island of Psara.

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