From 11 to 12 November 2017 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Seoul, South Korea, by the Korean Chess Federation, in cooperation with the Asian Chess Federation and under auspices of FIDE. The lecturer was IA Casto Abundo (PHI), FIDE Lecturer. The venue of the Seminar was the University of Seoul. The lectures were [...]

The Confederation for Chess of America is going to organize an Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar, from 12 to 17 December 2017, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer will be IA Santiago Garcia Ramos (MEX), FIDE Lecturer. The technical Organizer will be IA Jorge Vega Fernandez (GUA). The lectures will be in Spanish language. [...]

Chess is more of a psychological battle than a battle on the board, in particular when facing higher or lower rated opponents. If I talk about myself, I much prefer endgames especially against lower rated players and won’t hesitate to go into endgame even with equal pawns or opposite color bishops. This is because I […]

The World Chess Federation (FIDE) is undertaking a huge effort to include Israeli players in the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships that take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between 26th and 30th December 2017. Seven Israeli players hoping to attend the event have submitted visa requests, FIDE Deputy President Georgios Makropoulos told Reuters. [...]

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Τέσσερις σκακιστές κρίθηκαν το περασμένο Σάββατο πρωτόδικα ένοχοι από δικαστήριο της Ιταλίας για σειρά από προσυμφωνημένες παρτίδες στο όπεν τουρνουά της Μονταμπελούνα που έγινε τον περασμένο Ιανουάριο. Η υπόθεση...

The 8th HDBank Cup International Chess Open 2018 is set to take place from 9-16th March at the Army Hotel, 1A Nguyen Tri Phuong street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam. The 9-round Swiss event organized by the Vietnam Chess Federation will have two sections: - Masters Category for players rated above 2100 and women rated above [...]

“While we’re all very dependent on technology, it doesn’t always work” Bill Gates I had a busy prior week and weekend. My next article was in a preliminary stage, waiting for a window of free time when I could take it from there and finish it. I woke up on Sunday morning, got ready and […]

Self-described “obsessive learner” Max Deutsch challenged grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to a game of chess. What could possibly go wrong? Video: George Downs/WSJ.  

The Closing Ceremony of the 1st European Corporate Chess Championship took place on Saturday 25th November evening, where the President of the European Chess Union, Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili awarded the Winners with main prizes, trophies, while five special prizes were awarded by the President of the French Chess Federation (FFE), Mr. Bachar Kouatly. The mayor of [...]

FIDE Seminar for International Organizers will be held from from 4-8th January, 2018, in Kuwait city, capital of Kuwait. Successful Seminar attendees will grant a FIDE IO Norm necessary for the FIDE IO title application. Detailed information. Schedule: 4/1/2018 (afternoon) 4:00pm to 8:00pm Seminar part1 5/1/2018 (afternoon) 4:00pm to 8:00pm Seminar part2 6/1/2018 (afternoon) 4:00pm [...]

Γράφει ο Παναγιώτης Κονιδάρης στο facebook:Δεν τα πήγαμε και άσχημα στο Grand Prix της Βαρσοβίας, φαίνεται έπιασαν οι ευχές σας. Τελικά ήμουν 9ος στην τελική κατάταξη (8ος Σιδηρόπουλος,17ος Μενδρινός, 1ος εύκολα ο επτάκις...

Amateurs’ interest in participating in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2018 is very high. Two of the three amateur groups are already complete: the Weekend-three-round events and the Nine-round events. A waiting list has been set up for these groups. There is still room for amateurs to participate in the Weekday-three-round events. Entries can be [...]

This last weekend I had White against the Scandinavian Defence and did not know what to do. But since then my Dad and I found a good game which shows how to play against it with White. It’s a good idea to use Grandmaster games in this way: Sam Davies

It’s time, I guess, to summarise my performance last season. While you’re reading this article you might like to consider the position above. Black, observing that his rook on a8 was threatened, played Rh8 here to which White replied with Nf3. What do you think about these moves? All will be revealed at the end […]