China Wins FIDE World Youth U16 Olympiad in Eindhoven, Netherlands
China emerged victorious in the FIDE World Youth U16 Olympiad held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The team dominated the competition, securing an impressive 17 out of 18 match points. Turkey, the last year’s champions, finished second, while Greece claimed the bronze medal. A record-breaking total of 252 players from 63 teams representing 47 countries participated […]
FIDE World Youth Olympiad 2023: Day 5 Recap
Two more rounds were played at the FIDE World Youth Olympiad 2023. That means a lot of hard work, both for the participants and for the reporters. But hard work is not the same as tedious work. On the contrary: as spectators, we’re getting a lot of value for our money. Round 7 All eyes […]
Revised Tie-break Regulations come to force on September 1, 2023
FIDE TEC is pleased to announce that the FIDE Council has ratified the updated tie-break regulations effective from September 1, 2023. These newly instituted rules are an enhanced version of those initially approved during the 44th FIDE Congress and later retracted in July 2023. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Mr. Roberto Ricca and the entire SPP Department for […]
FIDE World Cup R6 tiebreaks: Salimova and Praggnanandhaa advance
Salimova eliminates Muzychuk after two rapid tiebreak matches. Praggnanandhaa clinches the last remaining place in the semifinals after a gruelling seven-game tiebreak duel with Erigaisi Bulgaria’s IM Nurgyul Salimova is having a spectacular run in the World Cup and will be playing in the finals after knocking out Anna Muzychuk, defeating her with 1.5:0.5 in […]