The Moldovan Chess Championship has been contested every year since 1944. Since 1949 a separate women's championship has also been held in most years. Both championships are currently held under the auspices of the
Moldova Chess Federation
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(), which was founded on 2 November 1994.
Open championship winners

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Women's championship winners

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References
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Chess national championships
Women's chess national championships
Chess in Moldova
Chess
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