The checkers championship of the Republic of Moldova-2024 has ended, but the champion will be designated only in autumn, IPN reports.

Two contenders, international grandmaster Ion Dosca from Chisinau, world champion of the USSR, U.S., 20 times champion of the Republic of Moldova, and international master Denis Dudco from Bender, multiple world medalist among juniors and youth, accumulated an equal number of points (17 each) and were equal according to all the criteria stipulated in the regulations. This is unique case in the history of national championships.

For the designation of the champion, as the president of the Checkers Federation of the Republic of Moldova Greta Sturza decided, a match for the title will be played this autumn. The fans of checkers hope for a beautiful sporting event.

The third place and the bronze medal went to the multiple world champion among women Elena Scovitina.