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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Only 206 players qualified for the FIDE tournament, with Schitco being one of them. Previously representing Moldova in the
past Chess Olympiad, Schitco's skill and hard work brought him to progress until round three in the difficult tournament.

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Chess player makes history in global contest

August 21, 2023

Economics sophomore and Grandmaster Ivan Schitco qualified to play for the World FIDE Cup 2023 from July 29 to Aug. 24, and ​progressed​ until round three. Only 206 players qualified for the FIDE...

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