WSCC 2021: Nana Dzagnidze squeezes into quarterfinals
Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia progressed into the quarterfinals of the Women’s Speed Chess Championship 2021 main even after winning a tightly-contested Round of 16 match over Irina Krush (USA). The Georgian stormed into a lead 4.5:2.5 after the first 5+1 segment and even stretched it to four points at the start of the second 3+1 portion, but Irina […]
FIDE Council decision on the suspension of the Mongolian Chess Federation
FIDE Council’s Decision related to the implementation of FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission’s Decision on Case n. 04/2018: “Complaint of GM Efstratios Grivas against the Mongolian Chess Federation and Mr. Sainbayar Tserendorj” (EDC Decision) Whereas, FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission (EDC) has decided to temporarily suspend the membership of the Mongolian Chess Federation (Federation); Whereas, this […]
Mongolian Chess Federation suspended for one year
From 16 June 2021, the FIDE membership of the Mongolian Chess Federation (MCF) is suspended for a period of one year pursuant to a decision of the FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) in EDC case no. 4/2018. In view of this sanction, the FIDE Council has taken measures to protect the interests and rights […]