This event was not just a competition, but a true celebration of intellect, strategy, and collegial support. The tournament brought together attorneys and lawyers from Odesa and the Odesa region, demonstrating once again that chess is not just a game but also a way of thinking that unites legal professionals.
The event was traditionally organized under the patronage of
the Odessa Regional Bar Association,
the “Barristers” Law Firm,
and the Sokalyuk Law Firm
with the support of the Odessa Regional Chess Federation.
International Grandmaster Mykhailo Golubev served as the tournament arbiter, ensuring a high professional standard of competition and the impartiality of the judging decisions.
The tournament was opened with a welcoming speech by:
Acting Chair of the Odessa Regional Bar Association—Olena Dzhaburia
Denis Ponomarenko, Partner at Barristers LLP
Head of Sokalyuk Law Firm — Vsevolod Sokalyuk
Spokesperson for the Odessa District Administrative Court—Igor Zavalnyuk
Taras Lukash, Chair of the Odessa Regional Branch of the State Judicial Administration
Head of the Southern Interregional Directorate of the Ministry of Justice (Odesa) — Tymofii Dudin
Tournament
Results
Results
Overall prizes:
1st place — Yaroslav Dabizha
2nd place — Tymofiy Dudin
3rd place — Olena Baranova
Awards for Attorneys:
1st place — Oleksiy Boiko
2nd place — Vsevolod Sokalyuk
3rd place — Andriy Zagorodniy
Taras Lukash received the “Honorary Player” award.
In addition to the chess matches, participants had the opportunity to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As part of the tournament, a charity fundraiser was held to benefit the Lawyers’ Volunteer Center of the Odesa Regional Bar Association.
THE ELEVENTH “LAWYERS’ TOUR – 2025” once again proved that the legal profession is not only about court proceedings, but also about intellect, strategy, unity, and mutual respect. The tournament became an important event for the professional community and a vivid example of how sports unite people around a common goal.
Author: Barristers
Source: Barristers Facebook