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FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Nigeria
FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Nigeria: Registration Extended Amateur Chess Players Around the World Receive Another Opportunity to Join a Prestigious Global Championship For many chess enthusiasts, competing in a World Championship seems like an unattainable dream. However, for several years the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has been making that dream […]
Read articleIan Nepomniachtchi has risen to 16th place in the FIDE rankings.
Ian Nepomniachtchi Climbs One Place in the FIDE Ratings The Russian Grandmaster Continues to Hold His Place Among the World’s Elite Chess Players World chess remains one of the most competitive mind sports, where every movement in the ratings reflects months of intense competition at the highest-level tournaments. Even gaining a single place in the […]
Read articleThe 5th International Youth Chess Festival has concluded in Yerevan.
The 5th Tigran Petrosian Chess School International Youth Chess Festival Concludes in Yerevan A Celebration of Young Talent in Armenia’s Capital Yerevan once again became a gathering place for talented young chess players from around the world. The Armenian capital recently hosted the conclusion of the 5th Tigran Petrosian Chess School International Youth Chess Festival, […]
Read articleArkady Dvorkovich intends to run for re-election as FIDE president for a third term.
Dvorkovich Seeks a Third Term as FIDE President A New Chapter for World Chess Over the past several years, the International Chess Federation has undergone a period of significant transformation. The expansion of global tournaments, the rapid adoption of digital technologies, the growing popularity of online chess, and the development of youth programs have made […]
Read articleGeorgia has awarded Nona Gaprindashvili its highest national sports award.
From the Classroom to the World Stage: How St. Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese Primary School in Hong Kong Is Shaping Future Chess Champions Where Great Victories Begin with the First Move The world of chess is filled with remarkable success stories, but not all of them begin at elite academies or specialized training centers. Sometimes, the journey […]
Read articleThe 2026 World Youth Chess Championship concluded in grand style.
2026 World Youth Chess Championship Concludes in Spectacular Fashion A New Generation of Chess Stars Announces Its Arrival The World Youth Chess Championship has long been regarded as one of the most important events on the international chess calendar. It is here that future grandmasters, continental champions, and world title contenders first emerge. For many […]
Read articleVadim Rosenstein has announced his candidacy for the presidency of FIDE.
Rosenstein Announces His Candidacy for FIDE President A New Contender Enters the Race to Shape the Future of World Chess The election of the President of the International Chess Federation is always one of the most closely watched events in the chess world. The leadership of FIDE plays a crucial role in shaping the future […]
Read articleDeadline for FIDE Excellence Awards nominations
Final Call for Applications: FIDE Excellence Awards Recognizing Excellence: FIDE Nears the Close of Applications for Its Prestigious International Awards Behind every successful chess initiative are dedicated people who invest their time, expertise, and passion in the game. Tournament organizers, coaches, arbiters, journalists, educators, volunteers, and federation officials work tirelessly to grow chess every day, […]
Read articleA New Generation of Champions: Who Will Become the Face of World Chess After Magnus Carlsen?
Chess Boom in India: How the Country Became a New Global Superpower A Quiet Revolution on the Chessboard Twenty years ago, world chess was associated with a limited group of countries and familiar names. Today, the center of gravity is shifting. India is rapidly becoming one of the leading chess powers on the planet—and in […]
Read articleFIDE and World Chess launch first online test of official over-the-board ratings
Bojan Maksimović becomes the 2026 Serbian Chess Champion A new name in the Serbian chess elite The 2026 Serbian Chess Championship became one of the most intense national tournaments in recent years. In a field featuring experienced grandmasters and a rising young generation, Bojan Maksimović stood out as a player who delivered a consistently solid […]
Read articleThe FIFA U-8-12 World Cup has reached the halfway point of the tournament.
FIDE Youth Football World Championship (Ages 8–12) Reaches Tournament Midpoint The Competition Reaches Its Halfway Mark as the Race for the Title Intensifies The international FIDE Youth Football World Championship for players aged 8–12 has entered a crucial stage. After several action-packed matchdays, the tournament has reached its midpoint, with young athletes from around the […]
Read articleWorld Refugee Day: How Chess Helps Transform Lives and Restore Recovery
World Refugee Day A game that goes beyond the board Every year on June 20, the World Refugee Day is observed — a date dedicated to people forced to leave their homes due to war, conflict, and crises. It is more than a commemorative day. It is a reminder of millions of stories marked by […]
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