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Deadline 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 […]
Read articleDragon Chilling won the World Club Blitz Championship
Dragon Chilling Conquers the World: Chinese Team Wins the World Blitz Club Championship in Hong Kong A Triumph on Home Soil The World Blitz Club Championship in Hong Kong concluded with a remarkable victory for the Chinese team Dragon Chilling. In a fiercely contested tournament, the squad outperformed some of the strongest clubs on the […]
Read articleMagnus Carlsen lost four games in a row for the first time since he was 14.
Magnus Carlsen lost four games in a row: a rare slump in the champion’s career An event that breaks the norm At the World Rapid Club Championship in Hong Kong, something happened that instantly drew the attention of the entire chess community: Magnus Carlsen lost four games in a row. This stands out especially against […]
Read articleShenzhen welcomes FIDE
Shenzhen Welcomes FIDE: Strengthening Global Chess Cooperation A City of Innovation Becomes a New Hub for World Chess The world of chess is entering a new era. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) continues to expand its global presence, creating new opportunities for cooperation, development, and the promotion of the ancient intellectual game. One of the […]
Read articleDarmen Sadvakasov and Viktor Bologan are holding simultaneous exhibitions in Japan.
Darmen Sadvakasov and Viktor Bologan Hold Simultaneous Exhibitions in Japan Chess Without Borders: World-Class Masters Meet Japanese Chess Enthusiasts Chess has long ceased to be merely a sporting competition. Today, it serves as a universal language that brings together people of different cultures, generations, and countries. That is why visits by distinguished grandmasters to various […]
Read articleFIDE opens office in Shenzhen
FIDE Opens an Office in Shenzhen, Ushering in a New Era of International Cooperation in Chess A New Step in the Development of Global Chess The global chess community has witnessed a significant historic event. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced the opening of its new office in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. At […]
Read articleKazChess and Dragon Chilling topped the World Team Rapid Chess Championship in Hong Kong.
KazChess and Dragon Chilling Take the Lead After Day One of the World Team Rapid Chess Championship in Hong Kong Hong Kong Hosts a Global Chess Spectacle The World Team Rapid Chess Championship in Hong Kong began with thrilling encounters, unexpected results, and intense competition among the strongest teams on the planet. After the opening […]
Read articleHong Kong hosted the World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships
Hong Kong Joins the Global Chess Map: World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships Begin A New Hub for World Chess The global chess community has gained another major destination. For the first time, Hong Kong is hosting the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships, marking a significant milestone not only for the region but for […]
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