Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest Grandmaster in history
Twelve-year-old from Englishtown, New Jersey breaks 19-year-old record with 66 days to spare CROSSVILLE, TN: 12-year-old Grandmaster Abhimanyu (“Abhi”) Mishra from Englishtown, New Jersey is the youngest Grandmaster (GM) in history, breaking the record formerly held by Russian GM Sergey Karjakin. Karjakin set the record in 2002 and went on to unsuccessfully challenge GM Magnus Carlsen in a 2016 World Championship match. […]
Issues concerning the Member Chess Federation of Morocco
Since the FIDE Constitutional Commission has taken the decision that FIDE shall appoint a reverse delegate for Morocco, FIDE extends its invitation and expects all interested parties to submit the proposals for a candidate for this position with a justification of their proper competencies by the 6th of July, 2021. This is the full text […]
FIDE Chessable Academy kicks off on Chessable Classroom
Chessable, the world’s leading chess E-learning platform, in partnership with FIDE, has launched the FIDE Chessable Academy, aiming to support young talents worldwide and encourage them to succeed in chess. The introductory classes were held in English, Russian and Spanish languages and featured FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE Managing Director Dana Reizniece-Ozola, Chessable CEO David Kramaley and other officials. FIDE President Arkady […]
Asia Chess Academy, ACF and FIDE hold World Refugee Day Tournament
Asia Chess Academy (Jordan) held the World Refugee Day Online Chess Tournament 2021 under the supervision of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), and in cooperation with UNHCR, UNRWA and JOHUD. For the third year in a row, Asia Chess Academy has continued its training program for refugees. In 2019 […]