FOTO: Performanță excepțională pentru șahistul albaiulian Mihnea Costachi. Locul 5 la Campionatul Mondial de Dezlegări

International master Mihnea Costachi achieved an outstanding fifth place at the World Puzzle Championship, marking the best result for a Romanian in this event. The championship took place during the 68th World Chess Composition Congress in Magdeburg, Germany. Costachi, representing CSM Unirea Alba Iulia, was second before the final round among over 100 competitors from 20 countries, earning a Grandmaster norm and surpassing a 2500 rating in puzzles. His performance qualifies him for the Fujairah Grand Prix Final in November, the largest puzzle circuit globally. Romania's team finished 10th, with Costachi as captain.