The European Universities Chess Championship has finally concluded on September 20 with an exciting Closing Ceremony in the Campus of the Armenian State University of Economics.

The ceremony brought together athletes, volunteers, organisers, and fans in a joyful celebration of achievement, friendship, and sporting excellence. This year’s edition featured over 100 participants from 40 university teams across 17 countries, making the Championship a true showcase of European unity through sport, where diverse languages, cultures, and traditions converged on a single stage.

In this year’s tournaments, the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport claimed the top title across all categories, winning the Rapid Chess Open, the Rapid Chess Women’s, and the Blitz Chess Open tournaments.

In the Blitz Chess Women’s Tournament, the title of champion went to the American University of Armenia. Both Rapid and Blitz tournaments delivered intense competition, loud crowds, and emotional moments, creating memories that will last a lifetime for players and spectators alike.

The medals and awards were presented by Hovhannes Gabrielyan, the President of Armenian Student Sports Federation, Armen Grigoryan, the Rector of Armenian State University of Economics and EUC Chess 2025 OC President, Oleksander Sulipa, the EUSA Chess Technical Delegate, and Matjaz Pecovnik, EUSA Secretary General.

FINAL STANDINGS

Rapid Chess Open

 1. Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
 2. Bucharest University of Economic Studies
 3. Yerevan State University

Rapid Chess Women

 1. Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
 2. Hungarian University of Sports Sciences
 3. American University of Armenia

Blitz Chess Open

 1. Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
 2. Bucharest University of Economic Studies
 3. Ozyegin University

Blitz Chess Women

 1. American University of Armenia.
 2. University of Warsaw.
 3. Hungarian University of Sports Sciences.

During the Closing Ceremony, EUSA Secretary General, Matjaz Pecovnik, handed out a special token of appreciation to two of the volunteering coordinators as a thank-you gift for their valuable work and contribution to the success of the event.

This year's championship was a whirlwind of brilliant strategies, shocking upsets, and unforgettable moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Throughout the Championship, the competition was marked not only by top-level performance but also by strong values of sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and mutual respect. Audiences also enjoyed cultural side events, local hospitality, and the celebratory spirit that surrounded the city during the Championship.

The next European Universities Chess Championship will be held in Zaragoza, Spain, and all teams are warmly invited to participate.

 More info can be found at  https://chess2025.eusa.eu/