Nepomniachtchi takes the lead for the third time as Ding misplays in time trouble
The seventh game of the match for the title of FIDE World Chess Champion ended in drama with Ding losing a stable position after misplaying in severe time trouble. In an attempt to surprise his opponent, Ding Liren played the French Defence. This is the first time the French Defence was played in a world […]
FFE and Île-de-France Region sign an agreement on chess for people with ASD
On Monday, April 17, the French Chess Federation (FFE), in partnership with the Île-de-France Region and with the support of FIDE and the European Chess Union organized an event dedicated to the signing an agreement between the Regional Council and the French Chess Federation. The document is related to the launch of social chess programmes, […]
FIDE Circuit race: Gukesh D leapfrogs So to grab the lead
Dommaraju Gukesh is the new leader of the FIDE Circuit leaderboard. The 16-year old from Chennai leapfrogged Wesley So and took the top position in the standings following his excellent performance in Menorca Open. The 9-round Swiss tournament on the second-largest Balearic Island brought together many strong grandmasters and turned into a very close race. As […]