Romanian Championship: Shevchenko and Lehaci win maiden titles
GM Kirill Shevchenko and WIM Miruna-Daria Lehaci are the new champions of Romania. Both won their maiden national titles. The Romanian Championship took place from February 19–26, 2023, in Sebes and saw the triumph of young players. The open, women’s and amateur sections were 9-round Swiss tournaments with classical time control. The third-rated Romanian player Kirill Shevchenko (pictured below), who completed […]
EDU Commission announces its fourth “Preparation of Teachers” course
FIDE and its Chess in Education Commission are pleased to announce the dates of the newly revised Preparation of Teachers course. The course will be held online in English from April 15-16, 2023. The target audience is teachers, chess educators, beginner and advanced players with basic chess knowledge and experience working with children. This brand-new course […]