From 19 to 21 June 2018 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Las Vegas, USA, by the US Chess Federation and under auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer of the seminar was IA Carol Jarecki (IVB), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer was IA Boyd Reed (USA). The venue of the Seminar was the Westgate Hotel [...]

From 29 to 30 June 2018, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Oran, Algeria, by the Algerian Chess Federation and under auspices of FIDE. The lecturer was IA Dr. Hesham Elgendy (EGY), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturers were IA Adnane Nesla (ALG), IA Stephane Escafre (FRA) and IA Merouane Tabti (ALG). The lectures and [...]

From 1 to 4 July 2018 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Astana, Kazakhstan, by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, in cooperation with the Astana Chess Federation and under the auspices of FIDE. The lecturer was IA Ashot Vardapetian (ARM), FIDE Rules Commission Chairman and FIDE Lecturer. The lectures were in Russian language. Twenty three [...]

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 23 to 27 August 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, by the St. Petersburg Chess Federation, in cooperation with the Russian Chess Federation and under the auspices of FIDE. The venue of the Seminar will be Saperny pereulok 10, room 5H, in St. Petersburg. The Lecturer [...]

Although the London Commercial League has finally turned over its king and stopped the clock, the London League itself is still going strong, just has it has been since the 1888-89 season. There are currently four open divisions (top three played over 10 boards – top division reduced from 12 a year ago, Division 4 … Continue reading "London League"

Ο Θίασος Θύρσος παρουσιάζει το έργο «Σκακιστική ιστορία» του Στέφαν Τσβάιχ Κάθε κύμα, άσχετα από το πόσο ψηλά και ορμητικά βρυχάται, θα καταρρεύσει μέσα του Στέφαν Τσβάιχ σε διασκευή – σκηνοθεσία Γιάννη Γιούλη στις 11...

On of the key factors in improvement is studying the games of master level players. We study those games because they allow us to see the many principled ideas we learn in action. While applying the game’s principles to our own play helps with self improvement, seeing those principles applied by the world’s best players, … Continue reading "Getting the Most Out of Studying a...

The 2018 Norwegian Championship takes place in Sarpsborg from 6-14 July. The Elite group is intended for players rated above 2350, and comprises 24 players. Players receive 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes to the end of the game, plus a 30-second increment starting from move one. Live games with analysis will [...]

While in the FIDE elections three candidates run for the post of the President, in the European Chess Union its President Zurab Azmaiparashvili will seek the reelection unopposed. Azmaiparashvili ticket was submitted for the ECU elections & there is no rival ticket. 4-years of good governance, transparency & uncompromising fight against corruption with serious actions [...]

The 7th Summer Chess Festival ‘Mare di Fano’ will take place from 29th July – 5th August, 2018, bringing together amateur and professional players. The tournament is organized by the Fano Chess Club 1988 and Dario Pedini. The club celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018. Awarded with Bronze Star by CONI. The organizing team has [...]

The Lüneburg Open is a 9-round Swiss tournament taking place from 6-13 July 2018 in Lüneburg, Germany. Players receive 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes to the end of the game, plus a 30-second increment starting from move one. It will be divided on 2 groups. There are also two closed tournaments,who [...]

The 2018 Faroes Open is a 9-round Swiss tournament taking place from 7-14 July 2018 in Sandavagur, the Faroe Islands. The time control is 90 minutes for 40 moves then 15 minutes to the end of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1. No draw offers before move 30. Live games with analysis [...]

The 8th Amsterdam Science Park Chess Tournament will be held from 7 -15 July in sports center Universum in Amsterdam. The tournament is a 9 round Swiss tournament consisting of 4 groups. A – rating above 2000 B – 1750 – 2050 C – 1500 – 1800 D – rating lower than 1550 Day four [...]

FishPartners Open will be held on 7th July. The venue is Salentein Lounge (in main stand vv IJsselmeervogels) Sportpark De Westmaat Westdijk 14 3752 AE Spakenburg. It will be seven rounds Swiss, in one group. Play tempo is 25 minutes. There are two chess computers, namely; Tasc R30 (approximate rating: 2380) Pewatronic Grandmaster (rated rating: [...]

South Wales International Chess Festival will be held from 7-12 July in Cardiff. The venue is Radisson Park Inn Hotel, Cardiff North. It will be divided Open and Challenger’s Sections Open is also a British Championship Qualifier. Challengers: Restricted to players with a National Rating of 1600 (ECF 121) or Below. Live games with analysis [...]