65 million web visits for the 4th European Individual Open Championships

"We truly believe that Internet is for chess what television is for soccer."- Chessdom.

With record breaking of over seven million chess fans a day watched over the internet during the 4th European Open Championships in Liverpool, England internet indeed is just perfect for chess. Branded as the strongest tournament ever held in Britain, it saw 150 top players all over Europe that includes former world title challenger, Nigel Short and Michael Adams. The tournament is won by the 24-year-old grandmaster from the Nedtherlands, Jan Werle. More news from this record breaking chess event at LiverpoolDailyPost.com

- Tournament official website