Balkan League (S1) - Final Round 5 - Results
The Balkan League has reached its thrilling conclusion! After months of competitive chess, Round 5 marked the final chance for clubs across the region to accumulate points and challenge the standings. Players gave it their all in this decisive round, and the competition was fierce from start to finish.
Here are the top-performing clubs from Final Round 5:
| Rank | Country | Club | Points |
| 1 |  |
Srbija Tim | 218 |
| 2 |  |
Team Romania | 46 |
| 3 |  |
Croatian Team | 21 |
| 4 |  |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9 |
| 5 |  |
Team Slovenija | 0 |
| 5 |  |
Crna Gora | 0 |
| 5 |  |
Greece | 0 |
| 5 |  |
BULGARIA | 0 |
| 5 |  |
MACEDONIA FOREVER | 0 |
| 5 |  |
Albania Team | 0 |
| 5 |  |
TÜRKİYE CHESS PLAYERS | 0 |
For those interested in viewing the matches from Round 5, they can be found here.
🏅 Final Overall Standings
Combining the points from all completed rounds, here are the final overall standings for the Balkan League's first season:
| Rank | Country | Club | Total Points | |
| 1 | - |  |
Srbija Tim | 593 |
| 2 | - |  |
BULGARIA | 227 |
| 3 | - |  |
Team Romania | 207 |
| 4 | - |  |
Croatian Team | 69 |
| 5 | - |  |
Albania Team | 46 |
| 6 | ▲ 2 |  |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 42 |
| 6 | - |  |
MACEDONIA FOREVER | 42 |
| 8 | ▼ 1 |  |
TÜRKİYE CHESS PLAYERS | 34 |
| 9 | - |  |
Team Slovenija | 18 |
| 10 | - |  |
Greece | 13 |
| 11 | - |  |
Crna Gora | 11 |
Serbia finishes the season as the clear winner, dominating with an unbeatable 593 points. While other clubs have shown great effort and participation, Serbia's consistency throughout the season has been unparalleled.
📅 Upcoming Events
With the final round of the Balkan League now complete, we're gearing up for the next exciting season, which will kick off in January 2025. As we wrap up this season, stay tuned for detailed results, standings, and the announcement of the top performers.
We encourage all players to review their games, reflect on their strategies, and prepare for another thrilling season. Your continued passion and commitment are what make the Balkan League a success.
🎁 Prizes
Special prizes will be awarded to the top 3 performing players of the season, regardless of their club's overall ranking. These prizes include:
- 1st place: 1-Month Diamond Membership
- 2nd place: 1-Month Platinum Membership
- 3rd place: 1-Month Gold Membership
Only players without an active Chess.com membership are eligible for these rewards. If a top performer already has a membership, the prize will go to the next eligible player.
🏆 Thank You to All Participants!
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the first season of the Balkan League. Your dedication and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring, and we're excited to see even more players join us in the upcoming season, starting in January 2025.
We invite all players who want to join this league to do so. If you are interested in representing your country, please join the club that represents your country. Your participation can make a significant difference and help your team achieve greater success.
You can learn more about it on our blog.
We can't wait to see you all in action next month!
