GrossMeister Morshyn Cup: When Morshyn Became a Chess Capital for a Day

On November 15, 2025, the resort town of Morshyn turned into the center of Ukrainian chess. The international tournament GrossMeister Morshyn Cup took place at the local school-lyceum, organized by the Morshyn Chess Club with the support of the Lviv Regional Chess Federation and the premium sponsor — GrossMeister.

Tournament format: 9 intense rounds of rapid chess

The competition followed a 9-round Swiss system with a time control of 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment, a fast-paced rapid format that demands precision and focus.

The event gathered 120 participants from across Ukraine and abroad, including:

  • 3 International Grandmasters,

  • 4 International Masters,

  • 6 FIDE Masters,

  • nearly 20 National Masters of Ukraine.

Both experienced players and young talents competed side by side. Games were broadcast online, allowing chess fans to follow the action in real time.

Winners of the GrossMeister Morshyn Cup

Overall standings:

  1. FM Oleksandr Vasynda (Ivano-Frankivsk) – 8 points

  2. Volodymyr Mykhalskyi (Kyiv) – 7.5 points

  3. Liudmyla Ivanytska (Ivano-Frankivsk) – 7 points

Veterans category:

  1. IM Vasyl Nedilko (Lutsk)

  2. IM Oleksandr Alesikov (Kharkiv)

  3. Ivan Kravets (Stebnyk)

Women’s category:

  1. WGM Ievgeniia Dolukhanova (Kharkiv)

  2. Tetiana Skarbarchuk (Lviv)

  3. Solomiya Svitenko (Horodok)

Candidate Masters:

  1. Vladyslav Mehur (Morshyn)

  2. Maksym Pavlyk (Chervonohrad)

  3. Bohdan Stravinskyi (Pochaiv)

Prize fund and GrossMeister partnership

The winner received 15,000 UAH, a trophy, a medal, a certificate, and premium gifts from GrossMeister — a Ukrainian manufacturer of high-end backgammon, chess sets, dominoes and other luxury board games.

For GrossMeister, supporting this tournament means investing in the growth of intellectual sports and promoting chess culture in Western Ukraine.

Morshyn as a chess hub

Morshyn has been developing as a strong chess venue for several years. The GrossMeister Morshyn Cup strengthened this tradition, bringing together:

  • professionals and amateurs,

  • adults and children,

  • competitive spirit and the relaxed atmosphere of a resort town.

What’s next?

GrossMeister aims to continue supporting chess development and strengthening the tradition of high-level tournaments in Ukraine.