FM Marian Jurcik Wins Stare Mesto FIDE Open
The 2008 Stare Mesto FIDE Open Tournament took place on August 8-16, 2008 in Stare Mesto, Czech Republic. The tournament was held at the Stare Mesto Sports and Cultural Center and was organized by the Stare Mesto Chess Club.
FM Marian Jurcik of Slovakia won the event with a score of 8.5/10 a clear half point in front of the three way tie for second place. Throughout the event FM Marian Jurcik played in dominant fashion winning 7 games and drawing the other 3 games, not losing one single game.
Here is one of the important victories which led Marian Jurcik to win the event:
Final Standings:
1) FM Marian Jurcik (8.5/10)
2-4) NM Dennis Brokken, IM Lukas Klima, GM Marek Vokac (8/10)
