BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS – SERBIA Wins Balkan League Season 2!

After four intense rounds of regional chess battles, the second season of the Balkan League has reached its epic conclusion!

With national pride on the line, clubs from across the Balkans clashed in a test of skill, endurance, and teamwork — and now, the final standings are in!

🏅 Final Overall Standings

Congratulations to Serbia for a phenomenal season, once again finishing strong and claiming the top spot with a commanding lead. Their consistency across all rounds made them an unstoppable force, and they've proven yet again why they remain the team to beat in the Balkans.

Romania also had a fantastic run, securing 2nd place with solid performances in every round, demonstrating great depth and teamwork.

One of the most exciting stories of the season was Montenegro's late push — they surged in the final round to overtake Bulgaria, finishing in 3rd place with a round total that pushed them to exactly 100 points overall. Bulgaria, after a strong start to the season, was ultimately edged out and settled for 4th.

Rank	Country	Club	Total Points
1		Srbija Tim	565
2		Team Romania	324
3		Crna Gora	100
4		BULGARIA	78
5		Bosnia and Herzegovina	67
6		Croatian Team	39
7		Albania Team	4
8		Team Slovenija	2
8		MACEDONIA FOREVER	2
10		Greece	0
Did Not Participate
11		N/A	N/A

🥇 Medals

The top 3 clubs are invited to proudly display their respective medals in the "About Club" description to highlight their achievement. Below are the medals available for download:

(You can simply right-click on the medal and select "Save image as..." to download it in full quality)

⭐ Top Performing Players

We're proud to recognize the top 3 individual performers from each of the top 3 clubs this season — Serbia, Romania, and Montenegro — for their exceptional contributions and dedication throughout the league.

As a token of appreciation, these outstanding players will receive Diamond Chess.com Memberships!

Their consistent performance and fighting spirit were crucial in securing their teams' positions at the top of the standings.

Club Placement	Membership (Type / Length)	Player	Total Points
🥇 1st		Ikamar1	43
🥇 1st		srecica	41
🥇 1st		cojle	37
🥈 2nd		analist76bis	111
🥈 2nd		Thiamarkos	23
🥈 2nd		LIbIU22	18
🥉 3rd		Cothurnatus	38
🥉 3rd		Magivoid	35
🥉 3rd		MomirTomovic	12

These players demonstrated outstanding skill and determination. Their performance helped elevate their teams and added intensity to the final round.

A huge congratulations to all of them!

📊 Season Matches

Each round of the season delivered new surprises, upsets, and dominant performances. From early domination by Serbia to Montenegro's dramatic climb in the last round, Season 2 was filled with momentum swings and memorable moments.

For those who want to revisit the results and matches from each round of the second season, the links are provided below. Each round was packed with excitement and intense competition.

🏆 Thank You!

Thank you to every player, club leader, and supporter who made Season 2 of the Balkan League a success. Your dedication, sportsmanship and competitive spirit brought this event to life.

Congratulations once more to Serbia for their dominant campaign — and to all participants for being part of something truly special.

Checkmate – well played, everyone! ♟️