The qualifying rounds for the Athens Finals 2026 chess tournament have concluded in Constitution Square. Teams Sideris, Venios & Kontostathis, and Keskinis qualified in the men’s division. In the women’s division, Manavi, Stranzali with Lavda, and Kazakou secured their places in the main draw. These teams emerged victorious from the preliminary stages of the competition. The completion of the qualifiers finalizes the lineup for the main tournament. The Athens Finals 2026 are now poised to showcase a competitive field of chess players. The event promises exciting matches as the main draw commences.