They Honored the Memory of Tank Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan with Chess Matches

The competition, organized in a new format with the participation of chess players from outside the unit, was held at the Military Club in Świętoszów. Soldiers:

Was it worthwhile to organize this competition? Yes, because it enabled everyone to integrate and develop their chess talents and passions. Above all, the sporting event commemorated the 13th anniversary of the death of the late Cpl. Hubert KOWALEWSKI (February 26, 2008), and the 14th anniversary of the death of the late Lt. Łukasz KUROWSKI (August 14, 2007), who sacrificed their lives while serving abroad with the Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan. It also promoted World Military Sports Day (February 18).

Here is the overall standings:

1. Krzysztof MIKLOSZ – 8.5 points.
2. Stanisław NAJDEK – 8.0 points.
3. Robert DUBOWSKI – 8.0 points.
4. Barbara KURKIEWICZ – 7.5 points.
5. Daniel ODRAKIEWICZ – 7.0 points.
6. Jakub SZULCZYK – 6.5 points.
7. Krzysztof SEPIOŁO – 6.5 points.
8. Łukasz HOŁYŃSKI – 6.5 points.
9. Marek CIEPLICKI – 6.0 points.
10. Adam KORONKIEWICZ – 6.0 points.
11. Małgorzata MIKLOSZ – 6.0 points.
12. Paweł MIRONIK – 6.0 points.
13. Damian DUNAJ – 6.0 points.
14. Sławomir WYDYSZ – 6.0 points.
15. Oleg MIKULSKI – 5.0 points.
16. Krzysztof KAMOCKI – 4.0 points.
17. Radosław KURKIEWICZ – 2.5 points.
18. Michał KOŁODYŃSKI – 2.0 points.
19. Krzysztof GRUSZKOWSKI – 2.0 points.

The youngest competitor, Radosław Kurkiewicz, was honored with a mini-trophy.

Results of the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade Championship – the best chess players among the tank soldiers:

1. Daniel ODRAKIEWICZ – 7.0 points.
2. Jakub SZULCZYK – 6.5 points.
3. Krzysztof SEPIOŁO – 6.5 points.

The winners of the 64 Pola Świętoszów Chess Club Championship were:

1. Stanisław NAJDEK – 8.0 points.
2. Robert DUBOWSKI – 8.0 points.
3. Daniel ODRAKIEWICZ – 7.0 points.