The European Hybrid Qualification Tournament 2021 for the FIDE World Chess Cup 2021 kicked off today and takes place from 24-30 May through Tornelo online platform.

Following the regulations, all the players competed from the approved tournament halls per country.

Pairings of the Round 1 brought the encounter of two Spanish compatriots: GM Alvar Alonso Rosell and FM Gabriel Quispe Arteaga. Since they supposed to meet Online from the same hall, the two Spanish players agreed to play the over-the-board match and only moves were transmitted live.

GM Alvar Alonso Rosell vs FM Gabriel Quispe Arteaga:

European Hybrid Qualification Tournament LIVE