2023 GCT Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland: Day 4 Recap
After winning five straight games to close out the day World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen roared back to within half a point of the leader, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, at the half-way mark of the blitz portion. Going into the final day of the blitz tomorrow, Duda has 17.5 points, Carlsen – 17, with Wesley So (16.5), […]
Georg Meier wins American Continental Championship 2023
A native of Germany GM Georg Meier, representing Uruguay, emerged as the winner of the 2023 American Continental Chess Championship 2023. The 11-round Swiss tournament with classical time control took place from May 15-23 in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. The event brought together 162 players from all around the Americas. The top four finishers qualified for […]
FIDE World Cadet Championships U8, U10 and U12: Registration is open
FIDE and the Egyptian Chess Federation invite all FIDE Member Federations and eligible players to participate in the FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships U8, U10 and U12. The event will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from October 14-27, 2023. National Federations can register one invited player in each category: under 8, 10, and 12 […]
FIDE WGP: Three-way tie in Cyprus with two rounds to go
With nine rounds in and only two to go, things have heated up in Cyprus, and not just because the sun has reappeared after a couple of rainy days! Not only is the tournament victory at stake but, more importantly, several players are contending for the overall win in the Grand Prix –20,000 euros extra […]