Pavlov takes world title as Germany triumphs on home soil in Magdeburg

49th World Chess Solving Championship Concludes in Magdeburg

WHO: Danila Pavlov, Piotr Murdzia, Arno Zude
WHAT: 49th World Chess Solving Championship
WHERE: Magdeburg, Germany
WHEN: Ending on a Friday (exact date not specified, published on Mon, 17 Aug 2026)

Championship Overview

The 49th World Chess Solving Championship drew to a close in Magdeburg, Germany, culminating in a memorable week of chess composition and solving. The event saw Danila Pavlov crowned the new World Chess Solving Champion with a perfect score.

Individual Standings Highlights

• Danila Pavlov: Champion with a perfect 90/90 score
• Piotr Murdzia (Poland): Silver with 86 points
• Arno Zude (Germany): Bronze with 84 points

Team Competition

Germany secured the team title on home soil, led by Arno Zude, Ulrich Voigt, and Boris Tummes, totaling 169 points. Poland took silver, also with 169 points but with a significantly higher total solving time, and Lithuania claimed bronze with 162.25 points.

Notable Performances

• Ulrich Voigt (Germany) earned a GM norm
• Mihnea Costachi (Romania) also achieved a GM norm with 82 points

Source

This report is based on information published by FIDE — International Chess Federation.

Official source: https://www.fide.com/pavlov-takes-world-title-as-germany-triumphs-on-home-soil-in-magdeburg/