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KS Korona Zakrzewo is pleased to invite you to:

Diving Chess World Championship

A unique event, taking place for the first time in Poland, starting in

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For the first time in Poland’s history, you can compete against the world’s best players and win a gold medal at the Mind Sports Olympiad

Experienced organizer

KS Korona Zakrzewo has previously hosted the two editions of Polish Underwater Chess Championships. The tournament director is Michał Mazurkiewicz, a three-time World Champion

International tournament

As many as 72 players from around the world will be competing for a guaranteed prize pool of 30,000 PLN

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Unique event

The Diving Chess World Championship is an unique experience that not only puts players’ chess skills to the limits, but also tests their physical endurance

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GM Harshit Raja

GM Harshit Raja

Beloved Indian chess commentator

„Let’s do some underwater titi-taka as it’s my favourite way to do sports”

GM Bartosz Soćko

GM Bartosz Soćko

Multiple Champion of Poland, ruthless sniper both on the pitch and chessboard, legend

“Although it’s still chess, this tournament is something new for me. May the air be with me!”

FM Zyon Kollen

FM Zyon Kollen

Reigning Diving Chess World Champion

"I play chess where most people can’t even think: underwater - after all, I’m from the Netherlands, so I’m used to living below sea level. And as the reigning world champion, I’m aiming to retain my title!"

IM Piotr “Broda” Brodowski

IM Piotr “Broda” Brodowski

Popular polish streamer, proud ManU fan

“I know all opening tricks and can hold my breath for 30 secs. My dreams are: mastering flawless diving skills, obtaining GM title and winning the treble by my beloved football club - Manchester United.”

IM Paweł Sowiński

IM Paweł Sowiński

Reigning Champion of Poland u18 in classical chess

“I want to test myself, feel tournament vibes and jump out of the pool with huge smile on my face - no matter of the results. My new credo: playing underwater, the strategy on the surface.”

IM Kamil Dzida

IM Kamil Dzida

2023 Polish and European u18 Champion

„This will be my first encounter with diving chess. I’m counting on lots of fun and not drowning”

NM Etan Ilfeld

NM Etan Ilfeld

The creator of diving chess, 3-times World Champion

"When I created diving chess, it was simply about having fun and making chess more physical. It’s been fantastic to see how much people are enjoying it and how the level keeps rising. I can’t wait to be in Poland!"

Alex Freeland

Alex Freeland

2024 Co-Champion

"Diving Chess World Champs is my favourite tournament of the year! I'm really excited to come to Poland for the first time to play the biggest and best edition yet."

IM Piotr Sabuk

IM Piotr Sabuk

Esteemed chess coach and organizer, aficionado of history and foreign languages, otaku

"It will be my second diving chess tournament and I hope for a better result than last time. My strong points are both endgames and breath holding (for some time) technique. Let's have a lot of fun and interesting games - see you underwater!"

IM Marcin „Sieciech” Sieciechowicz

IM Marcin „Sieciech” Sieciechowicz

2022 Rapid & 2018 Blitz Champion of Poland, tennis lover

"This will be my first diving chess tournament - let’s see if I’m capable of taking quick decisions also without unlimited air supply!"

John Tierney

John Tierney

A Guy who swam the La Manche

“Diving Chess? I can go the distance! Just how will my opponents cope when my English Channel Gambit makes its debut at these Diving Chess World Championships?”