King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships officially opened
The King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships were officially opened on Wednesday evening at the Central Chess Club in Moscow. All top-seeded players in the Rapid and Blitz events drew white pieces in the drawing of lots: Magnus Carlsen (Rapid Open) started the trend which was followed by Anna Muzychuk (Rapid Women), Hikaru Nakamura […]
Arbiters getting prepared for the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships
An important step in preparation for King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships was made in Moscow yesterday. А Workshop for International Arbiters took place in the Central Chess Club on December 24. This event targeted arbiters selected to serve in the upcoming King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships (WRBC). The IA Workshop was held […]