FIDE announces the updates approved by the Presidential Board:
1. The event will take place on the Isle of Man: October 8 (arrival) - October 22 (departure), 2019
2. 120 players will receive special conditions.
It is going to be the strongest Grand Prix cycle in recent times, and we are pleased to see that nearly all the World's top players are taking part. FIDE World Chess Grand Prix introduces a new attractive format, and we are looking forward to an exciting Series.
In February 2019 the newly established Task Force for the Reform of the FIDE Statutes started its operations. The main activities of this ambitious working group are related to a deep analysis of relevant FIDE documents...
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich played the ceremonial first moves against Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio of Guam to mark the opening of the 2019 Zone 3.6 Championships being held here between February 18-23.
FIDE is pleased to inform that FIDE Presidential Board approved the Qualification system for the 2020 FIDE Candidates Tournament.
A. 1 place – 2018 FIDE World Championship Match, Runner up
One place is reserved for GM Caruana...
FIDE is pleased to award its inaugural Grand Swiss Tournament to the Isle of Man, after the bidding procedure that was closed on February 9, 2019.
The Grand Swiss will take place on the Isle of Man from October 7...