Official statement regarding Igors Rausis
Lausanne, July 16th, 2019.- FIDE herewith officially confirms that during round three of the open tournament in Strasbourg, Grand Master Igors Rausis (CZE) was inspected by the arbiters, who found hard evidence of computer-assisted cheating. GM Rausis admitted using a smartphone for help during the game in public comments. FIDE as a responsible international body is reluctant […]
FIDE signs a new cooperation agreement with the Olympic Channel
Madrid, July 16th, 2019. We are very excited to announce that the International Chess Federation has signed a new cooperation agreement with the Olympic Channel. This collaborative partnerhsip will provide further media coverage of our activities, including highlights from the main competitions, special features involving chess stars, and cross-promotion. The International Chess Federation joins the Olympic Channel family […]