RIP WIM Arianne Caoili (1986-2020)
Arianne Caoili (1986-2020) has passed away after suffering a severe road accident on the night of March 15.
Arianne...
“I Am Going to Make Sure I’m Ready When Candidates Starts Again”: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave made an entry into the Candidates chess tournament as a wildcard but proved his mettle as he was in...
Azerbaijan National Team Writes Open Letter Regarding Radjabov, Candidates
Members of the national chess team of Azerbaijan have written an open letter in which they demand that FIDE puts GM Teimour Radjabov back...
“I Should Consult a Lawyer”:Teimour Radjabov
GM Teimour Radjabov is considering legal action now that the second half of the FIDE Candidates tournament has been postponed amidst the coronavirus crisis....
“We are Ensuring the Safe Return of Players to Their Homes”: Arkady Dvorkovich
Following the announcement of the government of the Russian Federation about suspending all flights to and from the country as of March...
FIDE Council Announces the Postponement of the Chess Olympiad 2020
The FIDE Council has just issued a statement announcing the postponement of the Chess Olympiad 2020 and the FIDE Congress. These events,...
Candidate Tournament 2020: Ian Nepomniachtchi is the Current Tournament Leader
The candidate tournament 2020 has reached its Round six. So far, Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia) is the current tournament leader.
Standings after...
Magnus Carlsen on Forbes “30 under 30” list
The renowned American business magazine "Forbes" is famous for its lists and rankings. Recently, the magazine released its "30 under 30" list,...
2020 FIDE Candidates Tournament Starts Today!
The 2020 FIDE Candidates Tournament opens officially today, March 16, 2020 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. One of the most important chess events of...
2020 World Senior Team Chess Championship Ends After Round 7 in Prague
2020 World Senior Team Chess Championship, organized in Prague under the auspices of Mayor MUDr. Zdeněk Hřib, has come to an abrupt...
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