Magnus Carlsen secures first World Cup victory
Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen has accomplished a significant milestone in his illustrious chess career by capturing his inaugural World Cup title, the only tournament that was missing from his immense collection of victories All three top-placed players have qualified for the 2024 Candidates tournament which is due to take place next April in Canada. […]
Ju Wenjun crowned with her fourth WC title: “There are many memorable moments, and this is one of them”
The great chess spectacle to determine the Women’s World Chess Champion came to a poignant end in Chongqing with a lively pageant of Chinese culture The closing ceremony of the Women’s World Championship match was held at the grand hall of the Changshou District Office Service Centre – the same venue where just two days […]
FIDE World Junior U20 Championship: Registration deadline extended
FIDE and the Mexican Chess Federation have extended the registration period for the participants of the World Junior U20 Championship. The tournament will take place from September 20 to October 2, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. FIDE member Federations should send the information and the corresponding payments for their players before September 8, 2023. The […]
5th FIDE World Championship for People with Disabilities crosses midpoint
The participants of the 5th FIDE World Championship for People with Disabilities have passed the halfway mark. In the fifth round, two Polish players faced each other on the first board. FM Marcin Molenda was leading the tournament with a perfect score of 4/4 points, while his opponent, GM Marcin Tazbir, was trailing by a […]
Aleksandra Goryachkina: “I try to imitate Alexandra Kosteniuk in knockouts”
FIDE PR Officer Anna Volkova spoke with the 2023 FIDE Women’s World Cup winner soon after her triumph. You can watch the video version of the interview on our YouTube channel in Russian with English subtitles. Photos by Stev Bonhage. – We are joined by Aleksandra Goryachkina, winner of the 2023 FIDE Women’s World Cup. Aleksandra, congratulations […]