TIRANA, November 12 /ATA/ – Tirana Sports Club chess player Mateu Boçi has been crowned the U-16 European Champion, winning gold at the European Youth Chess Championship in Hersonissos, Crete.
Prime Minister Edi Rama praised this achievement by the young Albanian chess player today, describing it as wonderful news for Albanian chess.
Boçi competed in the U-16 category at the European Youth Chess Championship—which featured age groups U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18—held in Crete, Greece, from November 4 to 12.
The Albanian Chess Federation also announced the young Albanian’s victory, noting that he outperformed all his rivals in one of Europe’s premier youth competitions.
Facing the best European chess players in his category, Boçi demonstrated talent, courage and determination throughout the championship to secure first place.
The Albanian Chess Federation congratulated the champion, his personal coach Kristaq Andoni and his family, recognizing the hard work and sacrifices that paved the way for this triumph. This result marks a special moment for Albanian chess and a success that raises the red-and-black flag to the pinnacle of Europe. /gj.m/r.e/a.f/p.s./
