FIDE World Championship Dubai 2021: The battle begins
The voice of master of ceremonies Maurice Ashley booms out of the darkness, welcoming those gathered in the theatre of the Dubai Exhibition Centre South Hall to the FIDE World Championship 2021. At the very front of the stage, dozens of photographers crowd towards the playing area, visible behind three huge panes of glass, the board and […]
FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2021: Visa & technical info
The registration for the FIDE Open World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2021 and the FIDE Women’s World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2021 continues. Eligible players, accompanying persons, FIDE Principals, arbiters and media are invited to register via the following link: https://worldrapidandblitz.fide.com/registration/ The registration deadline is 12:00 PM Lausanne time on 18 December 2021. Players are expected to […]
FIDE QC to present changes in Rating, Title, and Rapid & Blitz regulations online
FIDE Council recently approved new changes to Qualification Commission regulations, which will be applied from 1st January 2022. The Qualification Commission will present these changes at two Zoom presentations, held on Wednesday, 8th December at 08:00 and 20:00 UTC. They will cover the following sets of regulations: Rating Regulations Rapid and Blitz Rating Regulations Title […]