2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz – Day 4 Recap
After 9 rounds of blitz, the tournament has the sole leader again – Alireza Firouzja! Coming into the day, both Frenchmen Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alireza Firouzja were tied for the lead with 13 points each, but by the end of the day, Vachier-Lagrave slowed down and let his countryman pass him. Before the second day […]
Filip Haring wins FIDE Slovak Open
Skalický Šachový festival, a chess forum financially supported by the FIDE Aid Package, took place in the town of Skalica (Slovakia) from August 20-28. The main event, FIDE Slovak Open, a nine-round Swiss tournament, attracted 68 players from 10 federations. To the delight of local fans, two Slovakian players, IM Filip Haring and GM Jergus Pechac (who was recently awarded […]
Inmates around the world getting ready for Intercontinental Chess Championship for Prisoners
FIDE, jointly with Cook County (Chicago) Sheriff’s office, will hold the second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners, dedicated to the International Day of Education in Prison, from 13-14 October 2022. The online event is open to male, female and youth teams representing correctional facilities. Registration for participation is open here until September 21. So far, prisons and […]