Final leg of FIDE Grand Prix Series kicks off in Berlin
— The third leg of the FIDE Grand Prix Series 2022 begins on March 22 in Berlin; — The event features 16 of the strongest chess players who will compete for two final spots in the Candidates Tournament; — All tickets are sold out. Berlin, March 21, 2022 – The third and final leg of […]
FIDE Candidates 2022 venue and schedule announced
We’re pleased to announce the schedule and venue of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022. The magnificent Palacio de Santoña, a centrally located historic building in Madrid, will become the venue of the most anticipated chess tournament of 2022. Built in 1730, this mansion boasts of distinguished carved granite baroque façade and is home to one of the […]
Geir Nesheim, new Chair of the Social Commission
Geir Nesheim, from Norway, is the new Chairperson of the FIDE Social Commission, following the resignation of his predecessor, Paris Klerides. Paris steps down due to personal reasons that prevented him from devoting to the SOC Commission as much time as it currently requires. FIDE would like to warmly thank him for the time and passion […]
FIDE Ethics imposes a six-month ban on Karjakin
The FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission (EDC) has reached a verdict on the case 2/2022, relating to public statements by grandmasters Sergey Karjakin (FIDE ID 14109603) and Sergei Shipov (FIDE ID 4113624). The EDC First Instance Chamber, formed by Yolander Persaud (Guyana), Ravindra Dongre (India), and Johan Sigeman (Sweden) as Chairperson, unanimously decided as follows: Sergey Karjakin is found guilty […]
Vietnam’s speed chess star races ahead in Charity Cup
Vietnam’s speed chess star Liem Quang Le left World Champion Magnus Carlsen in his wake as he raced into a commanding lead in the Charity Cup today. The former World Blitz Champion, who is now a university chess coach, scored three wins and a draw to stay unbeaten in the event being held as a fundraiser […]