European Chess Club Cup 2008 heading for participation record!

June 11, 2008

ECC 2008Only ten days after the official start of the signup period for the European Club Cup, there is a record number of participating teams. In an official press release yesterday, the Organizing Committee has informed that 80 teams (60 men & 20 women) have registered until now for ECC2008! The registration period still continues and several federations have asked for extension, which means the number may even increase until the start of the championship

 

Number of teams by year

2003 – Creta Greece 45 men, 13 woman, total 58 teams
2004 – Turkey 36 men, 10 women, total 46 teams
2005 – S.Vincent, Italy 48 men, 11 women, total 57 teams
2006 – Austria 56 men, 11 women, total 67 teams
2007 – Kemer, Turkey 56 men, 18 women, total 74 teams
2008 – Kallithea, Greece 60 men, 20 women, total 80 teams (and counting!)

 

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