ChessFest takes over London
The UK’s largest chess event took place on Sunday 16th July in London’s Trafalgar Square. Now in its third year, the annual open-air chess festival saw over 15,000 people attend the free event organised by the charity, Chess in Schools and Communities, to promote and raise awareness for the game we all love. After two […]
Ju and Lei still levelled as WWC Match 2023 enters final phase
The classical part of the match for the women’s world champion in chess is nearing its end, with only two more games left. The current score is 5:5 As the classical part of the match for the title of the women’s world champion in chess nears its end, the appetite for risk among players is […]
Implementation of the C.07 Tie-Break Regulations postponed
FIDE TEC received numerous inquiries and upon careful evaluation of the previously announced C.07 Tie-Break Regulations, set to be effective from July 1, 2023, the SPP Department within the FIDE TEC Commission identified a need for certain clarifications. This primarily pertains to the definitions related to Play-Offs, Direct Encounters, and Unplayed Games. Under the stewardship […]
FIDE Education Commission announces its 9th Preparation of Teachers course
FIDE Chess in Education Commission is delighted to share the exciting news about the upcoming 9th Preparation of Teachers course. We invite you to join us for this exceptional learning experience. Ideal for teachers, chess educators, and beginner and advanced players who have a basic knowledge of chess and experience working with children, the course […]