Decision on the Magnus Carlsen / Hans Niemann case
The FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) has released its decision in the Magnus Carlsen / Hans Niemann case After his loss in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, Missouri on 4 September 2022, GM Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the tournament and made statements that insinuated that he was the victim […]
Everything ready for the start of World Rapid and Blitz in Samarkand
In the backdrop of the historical city of Samarkand, the stage is set for the convergence of top world chess players at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships The past, present and future of chess will meet in Samarkand, as the city where the world’s oldest chess pieces have been found (dating from the […]