The Malta Chess Federation recently had the pleasure of hosting the Hungarian Women’s National Team and their coach, Grandmaster Miklós Galyas, for a joint Olympic Training Camp in Malta ahead of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad.
Held over three days, the camp provided an excellent opportunity for high-level preparation while further strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the Malta and Hungarian Chess Federations.
The programme began on a Friday afternoon with a training session focused on endgame technique and practical endgame positions. Saturday morning saw Grandmaster Miklós Galyas challenge participants with a carefully selected series of tactical exercises, encouraging deep calculation and problem-solving skills.
On Saturday afternoon, participants took part in a friendly two-player team rapid tournament. The Hungarian pairing of Karacsonyi Kata and Terbe Julianna emerged victorious, while Malta’s Jake Darmanin and Jack Mizzi secured an excellent second-place finish.
The final day featured a series of game presentations by several participants, followed by instructive analysis sessions and discussions led by Grandmaster Galyas. The camp concluded with an entertaining simultaneous exhibition, providing participants with the opportunity to test themselves against the experienced Hungarian grandmaster.
Beyond the training sessions, the camp also offered valuable opportunities for cultural exchange. The Hungarian delegation and Maltese participants spent time exploring some of Malta’s most iconic locations, including Valletta, Mdina, and the Three Cities, while sharing meals and exchanging ideas on chess development in their respective countries.
The Olympic Training Camp proved to be a rewarding experience for everyone involved, successfully combining high-level chess preparation with international friendship, knowledge sharing, and the creation of lasting connections between the two federations.
The Malta Chess Federation extends its sincere thanks to the Hungarian delegation for visiting Malta and wishes them every success at the upcoming 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad. We look forward to continuing this excellent cooperation and strengthening the relationship between our federations in the years to come.
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