FIDE Trainer Awards for 2020 announced
FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) is pleased to announce the FIDE Trainer Awards for 2020, which will recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the training industry. The FIDE Trainer Awards will be given in the following six categories, five for trainers and one for book authors: Mikhail Botvinnik Award to the best achievement by trainer(s) in […]
WGP Round 3: The World Champion stumbles in Lausanne
Harika Dronavalli dominates Ju Wenjun and moves to shared first place with four other players. Every loss by a World Champion makes headlines and we shall not go against this rule. White’s position did not look that promising at first sight, but as Harika Dronavalli explained in her post-game interview, she had small elements to play for. Having […]
WGP Round 2: Two leaders emerge in Lausanne
The second round of the Women’s FIDE Grand Prix witnesses two decisive games, so that Vice-World Champion Aleksandra Goryachkina and Nana Dzagnidze lead with 1,5 points. The symbolic first move of the day was made by Gérald Béroud, Executive Vice-President of the Swiss-Chinese Association. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Switzerland and […]