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 wins Biel Chess960 Challengers with 4.5 points - ChessEver News image

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.