On Monday, 20th of November, a friendly high-speed chess match took place between Belgrade and Novi Sad on the high-speed train "Soko". The match took place during two regular train journeys between Belgrade and Novi Sad (and the opposite direction).
The match was of a friendly nature in order to promote and popularize chess. The entire event was broadcast by Arena Sport.
A total of 12 boards were played, including: 3 senior, 2 female, cadet, cadet, youth, youth, public figure, veteran and journalist.
Новосадску екипу су представљали: ГМ Александар Ковачевић, ГМ Миша Пап, ГМ Суат Аталик, Драгана Нешић, Милица Миливојевић, Теодора Јауковић, Милош Пасула, Ања Јовановић, Лав Пајчин, Павле Бајчетић, ФМ Слободан Бојковић и Велимир Петрушић/ФМ Жељко Медар.
"It is important to return chess to schools and what we are doing today is a great opportunity to motivate children to socialize, to develop motor skills, concentration, and in all of this chess has shown phenomenal results. Tomorrow we will have one base that will remain engaged in chess, a game of nobility and chivalry. I think we should talk more about chess and put real values on the air. For this spectacle, we have created a great team, a combination of youth and experience. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the company Srbijavoz a.d. and TV Arena sport who supported this event" said Andrija Jorgić, president of ŠSB before the start of the match.
"The impressions are very positive and I am glad that such an event took place. I believe that he greatly contributes to the popularization of chess in Serbia. I think that the whole event can only leave a positive impression on everyone who follows it through the media. Chess has recently become more and more popular in Serbia, and even the results are good, because our men's national team is currently leading the European Championship, and the women's team is also fighting for a medal. Popularity also brings results", said the president of ŠSNS Svetlana Stojadinov.
The presidents of the chess associations of Belgrade and Novi Sad also presented certificates of appreciation for successful cooperation and support to the companies Srbijavoz a.d., Arena Channels Group and the magazine "Borba".
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