ChessEver News · July 12, 2026
Marco Materia wins Biel Chess960 Challengers with 4.5 points
Marco Materia finished clear first in the Biel ACCENTUS Chess960 Challengers, scoring 4.5 points and edging Carissa Yip by half a point.

Marco Materia won the ACCENTUS Chess960 Challengers at the 59th Biel International Chess Festival with 4.5 points.
Carissa Yip finished second on 4 points, half a point behind Materia. The final table placed Xiao Tong third with 3.5.
Image: Biel Chess Festival.
