{"id":46221,"date":"2026-05-10T19:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/?p=46221"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:45:19","slug":"frederik-svane-wins-sardinia-world-chess-festival-2026-as-faustino-oro-secures-historic-grandmaster-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/frederik-svane-wins-sardinia-world-chess-festival-2026-as-faustino-oro-secures-historic-grandmaster-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Frederik Svane wins Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 as Faustino Oro secures historic grandmaster title"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46221\" class=\"elementor elementor-46221\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d245ea e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d245ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffdd6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ffdd6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Winners.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-46225\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Winners.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Winners-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Winners-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Winners-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b1f5f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b1f5f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The third edition of the Sardinia World Chess Festival has come to a successful close, once again confirming its place among the strongest open tournaments in Italy. The event was proudly hosted by the Club Hotel Marina Beach in Orosei, offering an exceptional setting that combined high-level chess with the beauty of Sardinia.<\/p><p><strong>Svane triumphs after tight finish<\/strong><\/p><p>Germany\u2019s Frederik Svane claimed victory in Open A with an impressive score of 7\u00bd\/9. In a dramatic final round he scored a crucial victory over Murali Karthikeyan of India, clinching clear first place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd8e7e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd8e7e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Svane.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-46224\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Svane.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Svane-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Svane-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Svane-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d7041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60d7041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Behind him, the battle for the podium was extremely close. Haik Martirosyan, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Mamikon Gharibyan all finished on 7\/9, sharing second place. The final order was decided by tiebreaks, with Martirosyan taking second place, Nepomniachtchi third, and Gharibyan fourth.<\/p><p><strong>Historic milestone for Faustino Oro<\/strong><\/p><p>One of the defining moments of the tournament came from Faustino Oro, who achieved his final Grandmaster norm, becoming the second-youngest Grandmaster in chess history.<\/p><p>In the final round, Oro faced Ian Nepomniachtchi on the top board. Having already secured the required performance of 6\/9, Oro only needed the game to take place for the norm to be valid. Nepomniachtchi\u2019s participation ensured this crucial requirement, allowing Oro to complete his historic achievement regardless of the game result.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d63302e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d63302e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Oro.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-46222\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Oro.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Oro-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Oro-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Oro-768x447.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f6e23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11f6e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Closing ceremony and distinguished guests<\/strong><\/p><p>The closing ceremony was a festive conclusion to the event, celebrating the winners across all sections.<\/p><p>Prizes were awarded in the presence of:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">GM Roberto Mogranzini, organizer and tournament director<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Danilo Mall\u00f2, President of the Sardinian Regional Chess Committee<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gerhard Bertagnolli, Chief Arbiter of the tournament<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Their presence underlined the strong cooperation between organizers and regional chess authorities, contributing to the success of the festival.<\/p><p><strong>A unique chess experience in Sardinia<\/strong><\/p><p>Beyond the competition, players enjoyed the outstanding conditions offered by the Club Hotel Marina Beach, combining high-level chess with the beauty of Sardinia \u2013 its beaches, hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aecd7fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aecd7fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Playing-Hall.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-46223\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Playing-Hall.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Playing-Hall-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Playing-Hall-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sardinia-Playing-Hall-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac1badb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac1badb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This unique blend of sport and location continues to make the Sardinia World Chess Festival a special event on the international calendar.<\/p><p><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><\/p><p>At the closing ceremony, organizers officially announced the next edition of the Sardinia World Chess Festival to take place from May 2 to May 9, 2027, and invited players from around the world to return for another unforgettable experience.<\/p><p>With record participation, a stronger field than ever, and historic achievements, the 2026 edition has set a new benchmark for the festival \u2013 leaving players and fans already looking forward to next year.<\/p><p>All final standings can be found on the official results pages:<\/p><p><strong>Open A:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/s1.chess-results.com\/tnr1251111.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=4&amp;fed=ARG&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0\">https:\/\/s1.chess-results.com\/tnr1251111.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=4&amp;fed=ARG&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Open B:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/s2.chess-results.com\/tnr1407196.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=4&amp;fed=ARG&amp;turdet=YES&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0\">https:\/\/s2.chess-results.com\/tnr1407196.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=4&amp;fed=ARG&amp;turdet=YES&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Open C:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/s1.chess-results.com\/tnr1407197.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=0&amp;fed=ARG&amp;turdet=YES&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0\">https:\/\/s1.chess-results.com\/tnr1407197.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=0&amp;fed=ARG&amp;turdet=YES&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><p>Photos: KNZO Photography<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The third edition of the Sardinia World Chess Festival has come to a successful close, once again confirming its place among the strongest open tournaments in Italy. The event was proudly hosted by the Club Hotel Marina Beach in Orosei, offering an exceptional setting that combined high-level chess with the beauty of Sardinia. Svane triumphs after tight finish Germany\u2019s Frederik Svane claimed victory in Open A with an impressive score of 7\u00bd\/9. In a dramatic final round he scored a crucial victory over Murali Karthikeyan of India, clinching clear first place. Behind him, the battle for the podium was extremely close. Haik Martirosyan, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Mamikon Gharibyan all finished on 7\/9, sharing second place. The final order was decided by tiebreaks, with Martirosyan taking second place, Nepomniachtchi third, and Gharibyan fourth. Historic milestone for Faustino Oro One of the defining moments of the tournament came from Faustino Oro, who achieved his final Grandmaster norm, becoming the second-youngest Grandmaster in chess history. In the final round, Oro faced Ian Nepomniachtchi on the top board. Having already secured the required performance of 6\/9, Oro only needed the game to take place for the norm to be valid. Nepomniachtchi\u2019s participation ensured this crucial requirement, allowing Oro to complete his historic achievement regardless of the game result. Closing ceremony and distinguished guests The closing ceremony was a festive conclusion to the event, celebrating the winners across all sections. Prizes were awarded in the presence of: GM Roberto Mogranzini, organizer and tournament director Danilo Mall\u00f2, President of the Sardinian Regional Chess Committee Gerhard Bertagnolli, Chief Arbiter of the tournament Their presence underlined the strong cooperation between organizers and regional chess authorities, contributing to the success of the festival. A unique chess experience in Sardinia Beyond the competition, players enjoyed the outstanding conditions offered by the Club Hotel Marina Beach, combining high-level chess with the beauty of Sardinia \u2013 its beaches, hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere. This unique blend of sport and location continues to make the Sardinia World Chess Festival a special event on the international calendar. Looking ahead At the closing ceremony, organizers officially announced the next edition of the Sardinia World Chess Festival to take place from May 2 to May 9, 2027, and invited players from around the world to return for another unforgettable experience. With record participation, a stronger field than ever, and historic achievements, the 2026 edition has set a new benchmark for the festival \u2013 leaving players and fans already looking forward to next year. All final standings can be found on the official results pages: Open A:https:\/\/s1.chess-results.com\/tnr1251111.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=4&amp;fed=ARG&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0 Open B:https:\/\/s2.chess-results.com\/tnr1407196.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=4&amp;fed=ARG&amp;turdet=YES&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0 Open C:https:\/\/s1.chess-results.com\/tnr1407197.aspx?lan=1&amp;art=0&amp;fed=ARG&amp;turdet=YES&amp;flag=30&amp;SNode=S0\u00a0 Photos: KNZO Photography<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":46225,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[82,41],"regular":[],"sticky-post":[],"class_list":["post-46221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chess-news","tag-italy","tag-tournaments"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46221"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46229,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46221\/revisions\/46229"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46225"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46221"},{"taxonomy":"regular","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regular?post=46221"},{"taxonomy":"sticky-post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sticky-post?post=46221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}