Astana WGP: Goryachkina and Zhu Jiner extend their lead

“At some point, you really start to appreciate the journey more than the result.” – Alexandra Kostenuk   The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix began in 2009-2011 as a series of six chess tournaments exclusively for women, forming part of the qualification cycle for the 2011 Women’s World Chess Championship.  Subsequent Women’s Grand Prix series were […]

World Cadets Championships are halfway through

FIDE World Cadets Chess Championships (Open and Girls under 8, 10, 12) are halfway through in Batumi, Georgia. Six out of 11 rounds have been played, and 750+ participants, coaches, and parents are enjoying a free day.  Roman Shogdzhiev is the sole leader in the Open U8 with 6 points out of 6. His rating is 1715, […]