After the 2.5:1.5 victory in round 9, players were visibly confused and were frantically trying to understand the final score and what results were needed to overtake their direct competitor Serbia after the final score.
To be clear, it was not meant to be in the end. After the final score, Germany had to admit defeat 227 to 228 and thus took second place. A great performance with a bitter aftertaste that perhaps more could have been achieved. But also with the realization that a team has grown together that can compete not only at the top of Europe for the next 15 years.
The German delegation did have one surprise up its sleeve: Frederik Svane, who was narrowly missed out on being nominated, was there the whole time and helped as a second. So the idea of competition within the team is not the top priority here, but rather team spirit.
There are still 10 months until the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, we are already looking forward to this team!
To be clear, it was not meant to be in the end. After the final score, Germany had to admit defeat 227 to 228 and thus took second place. A great performance with a bitter aftertaste that perhaps more could have been achieved. But also with the realization that a team has grown together that can compete not only at the top of Europe for the next 15 years.
The German delegation did have one surprise up its sleeve: Frederik Svane, who was narrowly missed out on being nominated, was there the whole time and helped as a second. So the idea of competition within the team is not the top priority here, but rather team spirit.
There are still 10 months until the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, we are already looking forward to this team!
