World Cup Round 4 Tiebreaks: Hikaru Nakamura and Ju Wenjun are out
Round 4 tiebreaks saw another set of top players eliminated from the World Cup, including a shocking exit by one of the world’s top players, Hikaru Nakamura In the Open tournament, Magnus Carlsen triumphed over Vincent Keymer after two rapid tiebreak matches. Hikaru Nakamura, one of the favourites in the event, was eliminated after losing both […]
FIDE against sexism and sexual abuse in chess
Statement of International Chess Federation against sexism and sexual abuse in chess At FIDE, we are deeply moved by the letter signed by over 100 women chess players denouncing sexist and sexual violence in chess. This letter, initiated by 14 women of French chess, has reverberated throughout the chess world. We commend these women for their courage […]
FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz U20 Championship: Free accommodation available
The chess world’s spotlight will turn on Pula (Sardinia), Italy, this fall as the first-ever FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship U20 approaches. The event will take place on the second-largest Mediterranean Island from October 9 (arrival) to October 16 (departure), 2023. The Organizing Committee is thrilled to announce an amazing opportunity for […]