The first international Biel Chess Festival was held in 1968. A Grandmaster Tournament has taken place since 1977. [ [http://www.bielchessfestival.ch/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=30 International Chess Festival Biel - Past winners ] ] [ [http://www.ajedrezdeataque.com/05%20Palmares/Torneos/Europa/Biel.htm Torneo Biel ] ]
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