More than 500 players from 40 countries took part in the virtual event comprising of chess and bridge, with China winning both competitions.

China One were untouchable in chess as they won 18 of their qualifying matches before winning eight from eight in the playoffs.

Out of 52 individual games Chinese players lost just once, emphasising their dominance.

Ukraine pushed China close in the final as three games ended in draws before captain Lei Tingije claimed a decisive win over Iulija Osmak.

Armenia – who were top seeds in the chess competition – finished third with victory over Belarus.

After five days of play, it came down to a showdown between China One and Italy One to decide the champion of the bridge tournament.

China One won 141-71 in a 48-board match while the bronze medal playoff saw France defeat Poland Three 72-40.

Bydgoszcz in Poland had been due to host the Mind Sports World University Championship before it was moved online, but the Bydgoszcz Organising Committee has still arranged the competition.

International Chess Federation vice-president Lukasz Turlej hailed the importance of chess in schools and universities.

"Chess is both a game and a tool for education," said Turlej.

"The 2020 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports has been a success for FISU and for the Polish University Sports Federation.

"It was a great event, gathering 551 student athletes from four continents and 40 countries.

"Chess will only get stronger and stronger in the family of university sport."