In October, the ACO - the Amateur Chess Organisation - held its sixth tournament at the 5-star Hotel Fodele Beach in Crete. More than 160 participants from 24 nations enjoyed pleasant temperatures, ideal tournament conditions and a great social programme.
From 1-10 October the World Senior Championships 2021, organised by the Amateur Chess Organization (ACO), were played on the Greek island of Crete. 178 players fought in seven rating groups for the titles. Several Grandmasters, including Vlastimil Hort and Daniel King, supported the amateurs.