The City of Hoogeveen, Netherlands became World Cities Chess Champion after beating Baku, Azerbaijan 2.5-1.5 in the finals of the knockout tournament 21-28 December 2012 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Sergei Tiviakov of Hoogeveen again proved the hero for the Dutch team as he squeezed out a victory in an opposite colored Bishop endgame in a marathon 89 moves.

27 December 2012 – 09:00 Round 6 and 18:00 Round 7
28 December 2012 – 09:00 Round 8 and 14:00 Round 9
Closing Ceremony shall be together with the World Cities Team Championship.

World Cities Final