Great fun @BorisScarsij. Thank you for all you do! I enjoy being part of the C3 group.
ROUND 4 RESULTS
@jd162191 (3) vs @KingLover77 (3): [1–0](https://lichess.org/5v9aCAnI)
@cichlidenfreund (2) vs @fafic (2): [0–1](https://lichess.org/QUYOgFJ5)
@AVIKTORA55 (2) vs @Igoka60 (2): [1–0](https://lichess.org/LAeAlf1A)
@penpalrdro (2) vs @smharryman (1½): 1–0, by forfeit
@mongreltiger (1) vs @pentasyllabic (1): [0–1](https://lichess.org/vGyfP8lY)
@BorisScarsij (1) vs @BungleJohn (1): [1–0](https://lichess.org/QLZlgHGQ)
In the much-awaited highlight match of this round, @jd162191 defeated @KingLover77 to take sole leadership of our Tournament of Champions ranking. The four closest pursuers, all with a score of 3/4, are now @KingLover77, @penpalrdro, @fafic and @AVIKTORA55, who won a very intense match against the title holder @Igoka60. Four other players are on 2 points, and they are still in with a good chance of reaching the podium in what is shaping up to be an increasingly enthralling competition.
With two rounds to go, anything could happen: we look forward to seeing you next Saturday to find out what surprises the chessboard has in store for us!
Can't wait to choke these final 2 rounds in typical me fashion
Dear friends of the Classical Chess Club,
please note that some of the results listed above have been overruled by Lichess, following fair play checks.
You can find the updated official ranking on the tournament page (https://lichess.org/swiss/ES4UOYUo).
See you soon in Round 5. Have fun and always play fair!
ROUND 5 RESULTS
@KingLover77 (4) vs @fafic (4): 0–1, by forfeit
@Igoka60 (3) vs @penpalrdro (3): [0–1](https://lichess.org/Vsg1Dfp2)
@AVIKTORA55 (3) vs @BorisScarsij (2): [0–1](https://lichess.org/Kkjq2ecB)
@pentasyllabic (2) vs @cichlidenfreund (2): [1–0](https://lichess.org/uHgG8SN1)
With just one matchday remaining in the Champions Cup, @fafic is the new sole leader of the standings, ahead of @penpalrdro and @KingLover77 who share second place one point back, and still within reaching distance of the top spot. Several other players are close behind and will surely continue to compete for a great result until the last move of the last game.
We can't wait to see what happens in next Saturday's grand finale! Join us to crown this year's Champion of Champions: don't miss out!
ROUND 6 RESULTS
@fafic (5) vs @pentasyllabic (3): [0–1](https://lichess.org/gBAxU9Mw)
@penpalrdro (4) vs @AVIKTORA55 (3): [0–1](https://lichess.org/oAUstJ1k)
@BorisScarsij (3) vs @KingLover77 (4): [0–1](https://lichess.org/TmRTzuba)
FINAL RANK (TB = tie-breaking score; Rp = performance rating)
#1: @KingLover77, 5 pts (TB: 9.5; Rp: 2214)
#2: @fafic, 5 pts (TB: 9; Rp: 2145)
#3: @AVIKTORA55, 4 pts (TB: 12; Rp: 2054)
#4: @pentasyllabic, 4 pts (TB: 11; Rp: 1994)
#5: @penpalrdro, 4 pts (TB: 7.25; Rp: 1974)
#6: @BorisScarsij, 3 pts (TB: 6.5; Rp: 1774)
#7: @Igoka60, 3 pts (TB: 4; Rp: 1962)
#8: @cichlidenfreund, 2 pts (TB: 3; Rp: 1847)
#9: @JurjenJacob, 1.5 pts (TB: 3.5; Rp: 1890)
#10: @smharryman, 1.5 pts (TB: 1; Rp: 1644)
#11: @Scorpio_25, 1 pt (TB: 4; Rp: 2494)
#12: @dama_x_rey, 1 pt (TB: 2.5; Rp: –)
#13: @mongreltiger, 1 pt (TB: 1; Rp: 1711)
#14: @luwasserman, 1 pt (TB: 1; Rp: 1504)
#15: @TotoMerino, 1 pt (TB: 1; Rp: 1386)
#16: @vhsbabo, 1 pt (TB: 0; Rp: 2005)
#17: @BungleJohn, 1 pt (TB: 0; Rp: 1688)
#18: @mdknight0, 0 pts (TB: 0; Rp: 1084)
The final round of the Champions Cup was more breathtaking than ever: a real cliffhanger! After three incredibly intense hours of play, everything was decided in the last moves.
Ultimately, it was @KingLover77 who became the new Champion of Champions, concluding the tournament with a score of 5/6 and a performance rating of over 2200. Warmest congratulations!
Applause also goes to runner-up @fafic and third-placed @AVIKTORA55, who both played brilliantly throughout the competition. Very well done!
The tournament has been truly exciting from start to finish, with plenty of twists and turns. A big thank you to all the players who made it possible, especially for their friendliness and sportsmanship, both of which are highly valued and appreciated in our community. Kudos to everyone!
Qualification for next year's edition will officially begin very soon, namely on December 21st with a special Arena event, followed immediately by the Holiday Cup.
We look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming tournaments!
All the very best, and take care!
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