Chess and Female Empowerment conference concluded in London
London Chess Conference 2019, focusing on the ground-breaking theme “Chess and Female Empowerment” took place on November 30 and December 1, 2019, in the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith. For the last four years the event has been supported by the European Chess Union, and this year additionally through the FIDE Development Fund. The conference opened with the welcome speech by Mr. Malcolm […]
GCT London Finals: Vachier-Lagrave miraculously escapes
The players returned to the board after spending their day off at the Pro Biz Cup raising money for the UK charity Chess in Schools and Communities. After the opening phase, the commentators expected to see two victories. While Carlsen was able to put away his opponent, Vachier-Lagrave escaped by the skin of his teeth thanks […]
Humpy Koneru earns a draw and keeps the lead
Another exciting day at the Yacht Club with four decisive results. The veteran Pia Cramling, the oldest participant in the event and a member of the Cercle d’Echecs de Montecarlo since 2007, climbs to the second position. The Grand Prix had the honor to welcome the Honorary Consul General of Russia in Monaco, Mrs. Ekaterina Semenikhin, […]