There is an additional semi-final on Thursday night, followed by the finale on Saturday, where Kirel will be performing and competing.
The Israeli youth team won four gold medals, plus two silver and two bronze medals, and also set a record for the team score in the boys' under-21 competition.
The competition consisted of multiple exam days, requiring contestants to take a 4.5-hour exam, consisting of difficult questions in the fields of elementary mathematics.
The Tunisian chess players who boycotted the Israeli players were booted from the competition.
The internationally renowned pitching competition – held annually in cities and countries around the world – finds a new home at Tel Aviv University
The champions will get the chance to represent Israel at the World Championship and European Championship.
The winners were announced at the conclusion of the 17-day competition in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Chen received $50,000 while 2nd-place Gigashvili won $20,000 and 3rd-place Yukin $10,000.
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