Congratulations to Newly-Elected Grandmasters
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 1 hour ago
During the 82nd FIDE Congress in Krakow, Poland, the following people became
grandmasters:... more »
Videos from Russian Superfinal'10
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 4 hours ago
Surprisingly enough, Eugene Potemkin uploaded yesterday videos from the
Russian Superfinal'10 (http://pogonina.com/index.php?option=com_content
task=view id=678 Itemid=1 lang=english), where Natalia Pogonina had... more »
European team chess championship begins Nov 2
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 8 hours ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
One of the most-awaited team chess events is round the corner. The European
Team Chess Championship will take place 2nd to 11th of November in Porto
Carras, Greece. 38 countries participate in the open section, with 135 GMs
and 175 titled players. The countries participating in the women section are
28, with 11 GMs, 40 WGMs, 27 IMs and a total of 123 players. You can access
the official website for all the updates and right here at www.chessblog.comthrough the tournament.
The European Tea... more »
Tale of German politicians and chess!
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 9 hours ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
A new book is creating quite a discussion in Germany, according to a nice
article from www.chessbase.com. It is about two politicians, one a former
chancellor of the country (1974 to 1982), the other quite plausibly a future
chancellor (2013–), one 93 years old and razor sharp in his mind, the other,
64, a preeminent critic of global predatory capitalism. Both are chess
players and the book uses a game motif on its cover.
"They are among the most important politicians of their generation... more »
Bulgarian school becomes first in Europe to make chess part of curriculum
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 9 hours ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
A high school in Bulgaria has become the first in Europe to introduce chess
as a compulsory subject for all its students. Those behind the project want
the idea to be extended across the continent.
In a classroom on the top floor of the Eurostandard High School in central
Sofia, a group of pupils are laying out chess sets ready for their next
lesson. At the beginning of the school year, these pupils became the first
in Europe to take chess classes as an obligatory subject. It's a pilot
p... more »
Carlsen chess simul in Oslo: Cool chess video
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 10 hours ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
Time for a Magnus Carlsen video. Here is the current World No. 1 playing 20
opponents at Sjakkhuset in Oslo back in August 2009. Among the opponents
were celebrities (Bård Vegar Solhjell, Norwegian minister of education,
rapper Magdi etc) and some strong chess players (WIM Sheila Sahl, FM Joran
Aulin Jansson etc). Carlsen won all 20 games.
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Friday chess trivia question: Who is this amazing grandmaster?
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
Your Friday trivia chess question is here: Who is this grandmaster?
*We have a nice hint for you too:* Hans Suri, creator of the Festival
International de Bienne in 1968 as an organizer until 1997, invited an
impressive number of World Chess Champions and International Grandmasters.
Among them were a few extraordinary ones. This photograph was taken against
during the Interzonal Tournament in Biel in 1976. This young American became
University Professor, Economic Advisor to the White House ... more »
Simple chess puzzle for a checkmate in 3
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
Your simple chess class is coming up with a cup of coffee! All you have to
do is White to play and checkmate in three! No more, no less. Such is life.
Enjoy.
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Carlsen simply will be World Chess Champion one day: Seirawan
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
* Yes, we know you can spot GM Seirawan, but who's the lady?*
Here are excerpts from a www.chessdom.com interview with Yasser Seirawan -
the chess grandmaster who wears many hats. He's even gone an invented
S-Chess with a friend! It's a HUGE interview - must for Seirawan and chess
fans.
*There are emerging younger and younger chess geniuses every day. What do
you think about this?*
Marvelous! The more the merrier! And I totally agree, new talents are
emerging from all over the world and ... more »
Nice chess video of Kasparov's simul in Bratislava
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
On Friday, October 14, Bratislava’s Crowne Plaza hotel hosted a nice chess
simul with none other than the great Gary Kasparov. Needless to add,
Kasparov took less than two hours to crush all the 14 opponents But it was
fun all around with autograph signing, chess and talks. Here is a nice video
of the event. Enjoy.
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Titles and Norms from FIDE Arbiters' Seminars approved by 82 Congress
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 1 day ago
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FIDE is publishing the titles and norms from the FIDE Arbiters' Seminars
approved by the *82nd FIDE Congress* which was held on *15-22 October in
Krakow, Poland*.
*Madrid, Spain*
Chalmeta Ugas, Jordi ESP FA norm Anton Veiga, Juan Carlos ESP FA norm Pescador
Canora, Enrique ESP FA norm
*Maputo, Mozambique*
Malaige, Antonio Alberto MOZ FA title Pedro, Manuel MOZ FA title
*Larnaca, Cyprus*
Klerides, Paris CYP FA title Aristotelous, Vassilis CYP FA title Bryan-Vissi,
Mark CYP FA title Schinis, Marios CYP FA title Hadjiyiannis, Konstantin... more »
Trainers' titles approved by the 82nd FIDE Congress
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 1 day ago
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FIDE is publishing the list of trainers' titles approved by the 82nd FIDE
Congress held on 15-22 October in Krakow, Poland.
**
*Developmental Instructor* THA Acharaporn Tanguthaisuk THA Aditap
Wichit THA Alongkorn Maneechot THA Apichat Khaweewong THA Aree
Chusuwrrn VIE Bo Hua Thuan USA Bryant Derick VIE Bu Cam Hay VIE Bu
Thi Hong Khah VIE Bu Thi Thu RSA Burger Mariette VIE Cao Ngoc Tu THA Chaiporn
Koonrat THA Chatchawan Paonareang THA Chavarit Janyawat THA Chutikan
Sataphan THA Damrat Boonpichet VIE Dinh Van Ngoc V... more »
FIDE Congress and Executive Board in Krakow
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 1 day ago
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FIDE CONGRESS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD*
* Krakow 20th-21st October 2011*
FIDE held its 82nd Congress in Krakow between the 20th and 21st of October
2011, hosted by the Malopolska Chess Federation.
The President, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, opened the proceedings by thanking Mr
Kusina and the Malopolska Chess Federation for organizing and hosting the
event. He then gave a speech in which he unfolded his vision for the future
of FIDE, particularly concentrating on Chess in Schools and advising that he
had gained sponsorship of $1,000,000 per year for the next three years for
t... more »
Chess In Schools in Israel - A progress report
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 1 day ago
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2011
Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
FIDE President
*Chess In Schools in Israel - A progress report*
Dear Mr. President,
Since your visit to Israel and your very important and crucial meeting in
Jerusalem on December 19th 2010 with Mr. Shoshani the Director General of
the Israeli Ministry of Education a substantial progress has been done in
the project that has become one of the priority projects of the Israel Chess
Federation.
Your actual financial support enabled us to overcome several common
bureaucratic obstacles.
Detailed negotiations with the Ministry offic... more »
Congrats to GM Kasimdzhanov for winning Central Asia Chess Cup
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 2 days ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
Congratulations to GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov for winning the first Central Asia
Chess Cup of the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov that was held from
October 17-27 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Players from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan were invited to take
part in the tournament. The chess tournament is organised for popularising
chess in the Central Asia.
The tournament was played in 9 rounds, Swiss System with 53 players going
for a total prize fu... more »
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