Summary
The Diving Chess World Championships were held in Groningen, Netherlands. Participants used chess boards with magnetic pieces underwater and had to make each move in one breath. Zyon Kollen won the men's title, and Josephine Damen won the women's title.
Key Facts
- The event took place in Groningen, Netherlands.
- Chess boards used were weighted and magnetic for underwater play.
- Players needed to complete a move in one breath before coming up for air.
- Zyon Kollen, a former Dutch champion, won the men's championship.
- Josephine Damen, a 17-year-old from the Netherlands, won the women's title.
- The championships are a unique variation of traditional chess, played under water.
