In the period from 17. to 20. April, Tešanj was hosted 31. Individual cadet and junior championship of the Chess Association of the Federation of BiHgathering 78 best young chess players and a chess from the entire Federation.
In the chess Sali Motel “Blue”, competitors competed in even Seven age categoriesfrom the youngest (U8) to junior ages (U20), showing an exceptional level of knowledge, discipline and sports correctness. The game is guided by a standard pace of 60 minutes per player, and the atmosphere during the entire competition was filled with energy and love for this noble game.
Best Young Shahist FBiH
In male competition, titles won:
M8: 1. Wristman Ahmed | 2. Jiho Samed 3. Sabic Alen
M10: 1. Salihbegović Danin 2. Telalović Nedim 3. Softić Eman
M12: 1. MATEO BUSIC 2. Babić Eldin 3. Dubravac Adin
M14: 1. Kekić Naid | 2. Omerović Damir 3. Kekić Ahmed
M16: 1. Osmanagić Ivo 2. Hatibović Nermin 3. Bečić Orhan
M18: 1. Mesic Isme 2. Pavičić Karlo 3. Zaid Ensar
M20: 1. Šišić Muhamed 2. Ibrahimagić menil 3. Babić Amer
In female competition:
Ž8: 1. Babić Amila 2. Dušpara Anđelina 3. Salihbegović Una
Ž10: 1. Halilović Amina | 2. Mumić Amina | 3. Halilović Ilma
Ž12: 1. Emrović Lamija 2. Jossic Merem 3. Konjić Merima
Ž14: 1. Hatibović Lamija 2. Đurić Nadira 3. Marić Marina
Ž16: 1. Letić Anela | 2. Mushi Amila 3. Sinanović Hazema
Ž18: 1. Vukovic Sara | 2. Mujezinović Adna
Ž20: 1. Šakota Enida 2. Letić Selma
A noticeable performance of domestic chess
A special pride of the host was the performance of members ŠK “Halid Hafizović” Tešanjwhich were represented with even 18 competitors. Among them, they especially pointed out:
Amina Halilović – Part 1 (Ž10)
Enida Šakota – Part 1 (Ž20)
Ilma Halilović – Part. City (Ž10)
Hazema Sinanović – 3. Location (Ž16)
Qualification for BiH State Championship
The most successful participants have been won by placement at 25. State Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovinawhich will be held in Neum from 8. to 11. May 2025at the Hotel “Zenit”.
Organization and support
The tournament was held under the auspices of the Chief of the Municipality of Tešanj, Suada HuskićAnd significant support was provided by sponsors: enker dd, Grawe, Mann Hummel Ba, Saracevic doo, Medifarm, Madi, as, Zlatarna Dar, Intermezzo, Nord Star and Contessa.
The organization was led by:
Tournament director: Sead Hafizović
Main Judge: Halim Hutnović
Judges: Mirza Šakota, Sead Hafizović
Organizing Committee: Nurdin Sadiković, Sedad Aličehajić, Sead Kašibović, Mesud Unkić, Fuad Hodžić
Cups and medals have served Vedad ŠestićPresident of the Chess Association of FBiH, and the director of the tournament Sead Hafizović.
Chess in Tešnj – Tradition, talent and future
The organizers expressed great satisfaction a successfully implemented tournament, pointing out that “Young chessists from FBiH have huge potential and love for this intelligent skill”. Tešanj confirmed once more as City of Knowledge, Culture and Now – Chess.
