Lindores Abbey: Four-way tie after Day 1
A glittering line-up of stars put on a stunning show of attacking chess on the first day of the Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge. World Champion Magnus Carlsen cruised through the first four rounds to set the pace again in the expanded 12-player second event of his $1 million Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. The Norwegian got off to a […]
FIDE launches the biggest online chess marathon
Dear Chess Friends, The worldwide community is facing an unprecedented crisis with the Coronavirus pandemic and I heartfeltly hope that my letter finds you in good health and spirit. FIDE, supporting the efforts of all national governments and people all over the world, has decided to promote an online international initiative in order to give […]
FIDE DIS Commission meeting summary
May 19, 2020: FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and FIDE DIS Commission held an online meeting to exchange plans and ideas on how to continue moving forward, keeping chess on top of the activities for players with disabilities. FIDE DIS members have reported to the FIDE President on the long-term plan of activities FIDE DIS prepared for the […]