FIDE Chess.com WSCC kicks off on May 28
The FIDE Chess.com Women’s Speed Chess Championship starts on May 28. The tournament, organized by the International Chess Federation and Chess.com, will consist of qualifiers held until June 6 and the main event from June 10 to July 3. Players will battle for their share of $66,000, the highest-ever prize fund for a women’s online competition.$58,000 will be allocated […]
Round 5: Zhansaya and Mariya hold the Lead
After round five of the Gibraltar leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix played at the Caleta Hotel on 26 May 2021, two players share the lead on 4/5 points: Zhansaya Abdumalik (Kazakhstan) and Mariya Muzychuk (Ukraine). Two players, Kateryna Lagno (Russia) and Elisabeth Paehtz (Germany) have 3½ points. The round was opened by Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister of Gibraltar. […]