IM Mert Erdoğdu won the Heviz Open in Hungary (14-22 October) outright with 8 points from 9 games, a major success. Playing at a 2619 performance, Erdoğdu also gained 21 Elo points. Yakup Erturan, who competed in the same tournament, finished second with 7 points, and together they represented Turkey in the best possible way.
