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How the rules of chess have changed over the last 200 years
How Chess Rules Have Changed Over the Past 200 Years: From an Ancient Game to a Modern Sport A Game That Never Stopped Evolving When we watch the world’s strongest grandmasters compete, it often seems as though chess has always existed in exactly the same form. The same 64 squares, the same pieces, and the […]
Read articleFIDE has established the Daniel Naroditsky Award for the best authors.
FIDE Establishes the Daniel Naroditsky Best Creator Award: A Legacy That Will Inspire Future Generations A Legacy That Reaches Far Beyond the Chessboard The world of chess is built not only on games, ratings, and titles. Its history is shaped by people who inspire, educate, and share their passion for the game with millions of […]
Read articleWhy Draws Are Becoming More Frequent in Elite Chess
Why Are Draws Becoming More Common in Elite Chess? A Crisis or a New Era of the Game? More and More Games End Without a Winner Modern chess is going through a fascinating period. Fans regularly witness tense battles lasting for hours, brilliant opening ideas, and highly complex endgames, yet the outcome is increasingly the […]
Read articleFIDE has issued a ruling on the Vladimir Kramnik case.
FIDE Ethics Commission Issues Decision in Vladimir Kramnik Case: How One of Chess’s Biggest Disciplinary Cases Concluded FIDE Brings a Months-Long Dispute to a Close The international chess community has received one of the most anticipated decisions of recent years. The FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission (EDC) has concluded its proceedings involving the 14th World […]
Read articleJan Emmanuel Garcia and Mkhage Gerriahlu Sebastian won the Philippine championship.
Jan Emmanuel Garcia and Mhage Gerriahlu Sebastian Crowned 2026 Philippine Chess Champions New champions reaffirm the strength of the Philippine chess tradition The 2026 Philippine National Chess Championships concluded with convincing victories by two outstanding representatives of the country’s new generation of players. In the Open Championship, International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia claimed the national […]
Read articleThe FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission has issued a decision on the case of Vladimir Kramnik.
FIDE Orders Community Service for Russia’s Last World Chess Champion An unprecedented ruling: how the high-profile Vladimir Kramnik case concluded The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has brought one of the most widely discussed disciplinary cases of recent years to a close. The FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission found 14th World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik in […]
Read articleTris-Ann Richards has been appointed Chair of the FIDE Commission.
Tris Ann Richards Appointed Chair of the FIDE Women’s Commission A New Chapter in the Development of Women’s Chess Worldwide Women’s chess continues to grow at an impressive pace, attracting more talented players, organizers, and enthusiasts every year. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) remains committed to expanding opportunities for women across the chess world by […]
Read articleFIDE 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 […]
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