2022 Astana Women’s Grand Prix: Kateryna Lagno, winner
Aleksandra Goryachkina comes in second, Zhu Jiner and Dinara Wagner achieve IM norms After a long and tense final round, Kateryna Lagno, playing under the FIDE flag, emerged as the winner of the Astana leg of the 2022-2023 Women’s Grand Prix. Undefeated, Lagno scored 8/11, a full point ahead of pre-event favourite Aleksandra Goryachkina, who […]
FIDE’s FPL to form investigatory panel for Carlsen-Niemann controversy
UPDATE: The Investigatory Panel will be composed of Salomeja Zaksaite, Vinzent Geeraets, and Klaus Deventer. Following the recent developments in the Carlsen-Niemann controversy, FIDE’s Fair Play Commission (FPL) has decided to act ex-officio and create an Investigatory Panel (IP). Three members of the Commission will form this panel, and it will also have the possibility […]
Change of leadership in the FIDE Women’s Commission
Eva Repkova and Christelle Jager-Hafstad have informed FIDE about their decision to step down from their respective positions as Chair and Secretary of our FIDE Commission for Women’s chess. This decision comes after a most intense year of work for the commission. Eva and Christelle stand ready to help the new team continue the ongoing projects and the […]
Mr Short and Mr Iashvili appointed Director for Chess Development and Special Tasks Director
Some of the critical priorities of the International Chess Federation are promoting chess all over the globe, among people of all backgrounds and skill levels, and helping national chess federations, new and old, in their development. Two new positions are intended to increase the task force in these fields. Nigel Short (England) is appointed Director for […]