Romanian Irina Bulmaga, European vice-champion in chess

Irina Bulmaga became the European vice-champion in chess, after losing the final to Teodora Injac (Serbia).

The victory comes after the European Championship was hosted by Romania itself, in Eforie Nord, at the end of February this year. And the similar women’s competition took place this week in Greece, Rhodes.

Irina Bulmaga had 11 suspenseful rounds, ending with a remarkable performance: 6 wins, 4 draws and a single defeat. It is the greatest performance of the Romanian chess player’s career, but also the best place occupied by Romania in the 25-year history of the main European women’s individual competition.

The other members of the Romanian delegation were Mihaela Sandu, Miruna Lehaci and Alessia Ciolacu.

“Irina Bulmaga, European vice-champion! Congratulations, Irina! 11 suspenseful rounds, ending with a remarkable performance: 6 wins, 4 draws and a single defeat, against the new European champion, Teodora Injac (Serbia). It is the greatest career performance for our chess player, but also the best place occupied by Romania in the 25-year history of the main European women’s individual competition. Thanks also to the other members of our delegation: Mihaela Sandu, Miruna Lehaci and Alessia Ciolacu”, reads the message posted by the Romanian Chess Federation.

“The result obtained by Irina Bulmaga confirms that Romania has not only the talent, but also the strength to compete at the highest level of European chess. It is a remarkable performance, which inspires our entire community and validates the sustained efforts of the Romanian Chess Federation in support of excellence. Congratulations, Irina – you have made history for Romania!”, declared Vlad Ardeleanu, president of the Romanian Chess Federation.