The Mitropa Cup, an annual chess competition for Central European nations, saw its 32nd edition in its 37 year-old history, as created in 1976 by late Gertrude Wagner. Women participated for the 10th time only, as women's series commenced only in 2002. The tournament became an important benchmark for promising youngsters and future anchors for senior sides. The line-up has been very stable for almost 20 years: Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Italy.

In the men's tournament Croatia were top seeds and indeed won easily, scoring 22/36. With three rounds to go they had clear 4 MP advantage over the chasing pack. GM Saric showed particularly good form. Germany, the only team to avoid match loss, led by Latvian-born GM Fridman took second, while Czech Republic edged out neighbourghs Slovakia on tie-break.

In the women's competition, where newcomers Poland, having replaced France, gave impressive display, Slovakia and Italy were two strongest teams. The latter lost badly to the home side Germany 2-0 and so Slovakia took their first ever Mitropa Cup, with experienced IM Eva Repkova scoring 7.5/9 and Germany, with Filiz Osmandoja giving briliant performance at 8/9, came in second.

See complete results of 2013 Mitropa Cup :: men :: women

Summary of Mitropa Cup 1976-2013 :: men :: women