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FIDE has suspended the Russian Chess Federation’s membership.
FIDE Suspends Membership of the Russian Chess Federation: What Happened and What It Means for Russian Chess The International Chess Federation Takes Firm Action The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has temporarily suspended the membership of the Russian Chess Federation (RCF) due to its failure to comply with a ruling issued by the Court of Arbitration […]
Read articleSchackcykeln in Trelleborg: The Chess Bicycle Project is Transforming Chess Education in Sweden
Schackcykeln: The “Chess Bicycle” Project Launched in Trelleborg, Transforming Chess Education in Sweden In the Swedish city Trelleborg, an unusual and highly flexible educational initiative called Schackcykeln (Chess Bicycle) has been launched. This is not just a local project — it represents a new model for popularizing chess, bringing the game beyond clubs and schools […]
Read articleNepomniachtchi revealed the reasons for the conflict with Niemann after the scandalous episode
Nepomniachtchi on Niemann: “He Is Already an Adult” The Chess World Controversy Takes Another Turn Relationships among the world’s leading chess players remain one of the most discussed topics in the professional community. This time, attention focused on an incident involving Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi and American chess player Hans Niemann. After one of their […]
Read articleRussian child prodigy close to record
Russian Wunderkind Nears Historic Record! 11-Year-Old Earns a Grandmaster Norm A Young Talent Captivating the Chess World The chess world continues to discover new talents, but only a select few young players manage to capture the attention of the entire global chess community. In recent years, prodigies have increasingly challenged traditional expectations regarding age and […]
Read articleFIDE Tournament 2026–2027: Abdusattorov Leads
FIDE Tournament 2026–2027: Abdusattorov Retains the Lead; Assaubayeva Tops the Women’s Standings A Season Shaping the New Elite of World Chess The FIDE Circuit 2026–2027 is gradually entering its decisive phase, and it is already clear that the battle for leadership in both the overall and women’s standings is becoming highly strategic. The FIDE Circuit […]
Read articleThe FIDE Council will review the implementation of the CAS decision.
FIDE Council to Review Compliance with CAS Decision: What Lies Behind a New Phase of Chess Governance A Decision That Could Affect the Entire Chess World Modern chess has long moved beyond being a purely sporting discipline. Today it is a complex system of international governance, where sporting results are closely tied to legal rulings, […]
Read articleMagnus Carlsen’s stunning failure
Magnus Carlsen’s Stunning Collapse! What Happened to the World’s Strongest Chess Player? The Chess King Finds Himself in the Shadows For many years, Magnus Carlsen’s name has been synonymous with chess excellence. The Norwegian grandmaster dominated the global stage, won the world’s biggest tournaments, set rating records, and was widely regarded as virtually unbeatable. Yet […]
Read articleWhy the 2026 European Chess Championship became one of the most competitive in history
Why the 2026 European Chess Championship Became One of the Most Competitive in History A Tournament That Exceeded Expectations The 2026 European Chess Championship entered history as one of the most intense, unpredictable, and competitive events of the modern era. Held in Katowice, Poland, the tournament brought together a record 501 players from 43 European […]
Read articleAnastasia Gnatyshin is the 2026 European Chess Champion.
Anastasia Gnatyshyn — 2026 European Chess Champion: The Path to a Historic Victory A New Figure in the World Chess Elite The 2026 European Women’s Chess Championship became a tournament that reshaped the balance of power in European chess. The spotlight fell on the young Ukrainian player Anastasia Gnatyshyn, who completed the 11-round event without […]
Read articleNorway Chess 2026: Triumph of R. Praggnanandhaa and Bibisara Assaubayeva
Norway Chess 2026: Triumph of Praggnanandhaa R and Bibisara Assaubayeva A tournament that reshaped the balance of power in world chess The Norway Chess 2026 super tournament in Oslo became one of the most discussed events of the chess season. It brought together the world’s strongest grandmasters and delivered a rare dramatic outcome: two clear […]
Read article11-year-old chess player Roman Shogdzhiev has achieved his first Grandmaster norm.
11-year-old chess player Shogdzhiev achieves his first Grandmaster norm Young Russian talent continues to impress the chess world The chess world regularly sees the emergence of new talented players, but only a few manage to attract international attention at such an early age. One of these rising prodigies is 11-year-old Russian chess player Roman Shogdzhiev, […]
Read articleRegistration for the 2026 ISCF American stage
Registration Open for the FIDE ISCF 2026 American Continental Stage of the World School Team Chess Championship Launching a New Phase of the Global School Chess Movement School chess is reaching a new level worldwide. The opening of registration for the American continental stage of the FIDE :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} ISCF 2026 World School Team Chess Championship […]
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