Chess Tournaments Happening this September 2019!
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calendar: September 2019
These key tournaments in the yearly calendar will keep chess fans entertained during most of September,...
PM Modi Lauds Chess Players’ Innovative Method of Raising Money
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Strongest Russian GMs to Take Part in a Charity Tournament
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Moscow will host the King Salman World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2019
FIDE is pleased to announce the dates and venue of the King Salman World Rapid & Blitz Championships-2019.
According to...
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