5th FIDE World Championship for People with Disabilities: Tazbir and Egeman win titles
The 5th FIDE World Championship for People with Disabilities is in the books. GM Marcin Tazbir from Poland became the champion, and second place went to IM Daniel Pulvett from Spain. 20-year-old Pawel Piekielny of Poland sprang a surprise by winning bronze. All three players scored 7/9 games, but Tazbir claimed gold thanks to 1.5/2 […]
FIDE World Senior Championship 2023: Registration deadline extended
The organizing committee of the FIDE World Senior Chess Championship has extended the registration deadline for the event to September 15, 2023. The event will be held in Terrasini, Sicily, from October 24 to November 6, 2023. As a result, certain related deadlines have also been adjusted. The deadline for requesting an invitation letter for […]
French Championship: Yannick Gozzoli and Mitra Hejazipour clinch titles
Yannick Gozzoli and Mitra Hejazipour are the new champions of France. Both won their maiden national titles. The French Championship 2023, a 16-player knockout tournament held in open and women’s sections, took place from August 18-27 in Alpe d’Huez, France. In case of a tie after two classical games, a 2-game Rapid (15+10) was played, […]