Ukrainian Yuri Anikeev became European champion in drafts-64 at competitions in Turkey.

In the semifinals, the representative of the Kharkiv region defeated his former compatriot, the Crimean resident Sergei Belosheev, who in 2014 took citizenship in the Russian Federation.

In the final, Anikeev defeated another Russian - multiple world champion Alexander Georgiev.

In the decisive game, our compatriot's opponent was satisfied with a draw, but Yuri was still able to snatch a victory.

The third place in the competition was taken by another Ukrainian Felix Shepel. Our compatriot Elena Korotkaya became the second among women..

Anikeev - multiple champion of Ukraine.

Also on the account of Yuri there are victories at the World and European Championships.

In 2016, Anikeev was disqualified for three years by the board of the International Drafts Federation, led by a Russian, for "