Harry Grieve wins Chessable British Chess Championship

The Chessable British Chess Championships held in various categories took place at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay from 8th to 21st August 2022. It was the 108th British Chess Championship in a series which has run almost unbroken since 1904, with Torquay having previously hosted the Championships on six occasions, most recently in 2019. […]

Two FIDE Trainer Seminars announced

The FIDE Trainers’ Commission will organise its second online seminar this year for North and Central America from 26-28 August 2022. This seminar is led by FST and GM Melikset Khachiyan, TRG Council Member, and he is assisted by FT and GM Elshan Moradiabadi, FT and IM Joel Banawa. WIM Dr Alexey Root will also […]

Magnus Carlsen clinches FTX Crypto Cup

Magnus Carlsen is the FTX Crypto Cup champion for the second year in a row after holding off a fierce challenge from Indian teen Praggnanandhaa. Norway’s World Champion overcame the talented 17-year-old with a game to spare in their final round shootout for the title. In doing so, Carlsen notched up a third win of the […]