2019 European Women’s Individual Chess Championship has started officially with the opening ceremony.

FIDE Vice President and TCF President Ms. Gulkiz Tulay welcomed all the participants to yet another wonderful organization in Turkey and expressed her gratitude for their supports to Ministry of Youth and Sports, General Sports Directory and European Chess Union as well as everyone involved in making this championship happen; including the players.

ECU President Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili gave his opening speech after Ms. Tülay and he praised TCF for the high quality of events organized and wished success to all the players. After Mr. Azmaiparashvili’s speech the ceremonial first move on the first board was made by Ms. Tulay and the first round started shortly afterwards.