In memory of Vasily Smyslov
Photo: Koen Suyk / Anefo 2021 is a year of remarkable anniversaries. Vasily Smyslov was born on 24 March 1921, precisely 100 years ago. The winner of the famous Zurich 1953 Candidates Tournament, Smyslov played his first match against Mikhail Botvinnik in 1954. It ended in a draw, with seven wins from each side, so the champion retained the […]
Arbiter’s Commission programme for online and hybrid events
“Dear Member Federations, The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to release a new programme to support the development of arbiters in online and hybrid events. Two levels of seminars have been designed: A Basic Course (8 hours) to cover roles and duties of Online Arbiters and Local Chief Arbiters in hybrid events. An Advanced Course (8 hours) […]
Emil Sutovsky on Viktor Korchnoi
Viktor Lvovich Korchnoi would have turned 90 yesterday. He is one of those monumental figures one returns to time and again when writing about chess. What would most people know about Korchnoi nowadays? A strong player, an incredible fighter, a cranky guy. These traits can’t be argued, and they are well-known; I would like to […]