Introducing Candidates: Alexander Grischuk
Alexander Grischuk (Russia)Born October 31, 1983 (36 years old)Rating 2777Competed in four Candidates Tournaments (2007, 2011, 2013 and 2018). Born in Moscow, Sasha (a common diminutive for Alexander in Russia) learned the rules of chess at the age of four and almost immediately showed great promise. Mikhail Godvinsky became the first mentor for the talented […]
Introducing Candidates: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France)Born: October 21, 1990 (29 years old)Rating: 2767Replaced Teimour Radjabov as the highest-rated reserve player. It will be his debut in a Candidates Tournament. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was born on October 21, 1990, in Nogent-sur-Marne, just outside of Paris. Often referred to as ‘MVL’, he quickly gained the reputation of a chess prodigy after […]
WSTCC 2020: The winners declared after the 7th round
In connection with the current development of the situation in Europe, the government of the Czech Republic and the National Security Council have declared preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus. On Tuesday 10th, the National Security Council banned all cultural, sport, and social events with above 100 participants. Following the advice of the […]
TRG Forward Chess Discount Program
The FIDE Trainers’ Commission Forward Chess Discount Program provides an exclusive discount for all FIDE Licensed Trainers at the e-book store Forward Chess, www.ForwardChess.com. What Is Forward Chess? Forward Chess combines e-books, the chessboard, and a powerful engine in the palm of the player’s hand. They have partnered with all the major chess book publishers and have developed a […]
WGP Round 9: Dzagnidze beats Ju Wenjun and takes the lead
The Mövenpick Hotel was overcrowded at the start of the ninth round of the Women’s FIDE Grand Prix. Two special guests opened the round in front of the cameras of national TV. The Councillor of State and Head of the Canton of Vaud Department for Economics, Innovation and Sport, Philippe Leuba, played the symbolic first move for Ju […]
WSTCC 2020 crossed the halfway mark
The participants of the World Senior Teams Chess Championship in Prague passed the halfway mark. In these complicated days, organizers had to expend much more effort to ensure the smooth running of this important event. The resolution by the Czech government on COVID-19 caused some doubts and worries among the players and resulted in dozens […]