Subotica (Serbia) was the host city of the 7th European U18 Team Championship, open for boys and girls born after 1.1.1989. There were 12 teams in boys' section and 10 teams in girl's event. The format of the competition was a seven round Swiss, played at four and two board for boys and girls respectively.

As usual, majority of Western European teams boycotted the competition. The only teams outside of Eastern bloc were Finland and Scotland. There was absolutely no surprise in the run for gold. Hungarian boys and Romanian girls were clear favourites and did not let their fans down. Biggest upset of the competition was Turkey's silver in the boys event.

Results boys: 1. Hungary; 2. Turkey; 3. Croatia
Results girls: 1. Romania; 2. Serbia "A"; 3. Montenegro

Montenegro won their first ever medal in chess, and who knows, maybe overall, since they re-gained independence in July 2006.

The organizers greeted their guests with warm hospitality and the memories will definitely be very good. We hope that next year the competition will attract much more European teams.

2007 Subotica Championship home page (very good!)

2007 Subotica Championship info from olimpbase.org: boys & girls

Euro U18 Team Championship history at olimpbase.org