The 2025 Eastern Zone Chess Tournament concluded, leaving behind more than just qualified players.

For four days, the Eastern Zone Chess Tournament transformed the Pepito Tey campus of the Las Tunas University into the epicenter of chess in this Cuban region. The event, which awarded four spots in the 2026 national finals, signified much more than a sporting victory: it reaffirmed the region's ambition to become a strong chess center at the national level.

Yudier Rondon drove in two in the Lumberjacks' victory over Cienfuegos

Yudier Rondón and Norge Torres each drove in two runs, and Keniel Ferráz delivered a monumental performance from the bullpen to lead the Las Tunas Lumberjacks to a 4-2 victory in 11 innings over the Cienfuegos Elephants.

Twelve chess players of each gender will compete in a single round-robin format.

The Pepito Tey University campus, in Las Tunas City, will host the Eastern Zone Chess Tournament, a first-category event, from this Friday until December 18. The contest will award spots for the National Championships to be held in February in Camagüey.

Provincial Pioneer Games concluden first stage in Las Tunas.

The first stage of the Las Tunas Provincial Pioneer Games, with the participation of some 257 athletes from the eight municipalities, has successfully concluded. The competition served as a qualifier for the pre-selection teams for next year's judo, baseball (Little League), and boxing national events.