Rezultatele turneului de șah de la Alba Iulia: Nodar Lortkipanidze din Georgia, învingător în Alba Grand Prix 2026

The Alba Grand Prix Rapid 2026 chess tournament concluded in Alba Iulia, with Georgian player Nodar Lortkipanidze emerging as the champion. The event attracted 402 participants from 27 countries, showcasing thrilling matches and unexpected turns. Lortkipanidze secured his victory by defeating Indian player SL Narayan in the penultimate round and drawing in the final round, winning a prize of 15,000 lei. Special awards were given in various categories, including senior and gender-specific prizes. Local players from Alba County were also recognized for their performances.