Anna Muzychuk Scores First Win: WGP Cyprus
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Anna Muzychuk Scores First Win: WGP Cyprus

The third round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus took place at Hilton Nicosia. His Excellency Liu Yantao, the Chinese Ambassador, made the ceremonial first move for Zhu Jiner. His Excellency Mr. Manish, the Indian Ambassador, did the same for Harika Dronavalli. With high accuracy scores,…

Zhu Jiner Takes the Lead After Two Rounds: FIDE WGP Cyprus
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Zhu Jiner Takes the Lead After Two Rounds: FIDE WGP Cyprus

The second round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus started on time at 15:00 at the Hilton Nicosia. The ceremonial first move was made by Valeriya Avksenteva, Deputy Executive Director of the main sponsor, Freedom24. She played the first move for Mariya Muzychuk, who was up…

Rapid and Blitz Tournaments 2026: FIDE Extends Fee Waiver
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Rapid and Blitz Tournaments 2026: FIDE Extends Fee Waiver

The FIDE Council has announced that it will continue waiving rating fees for all Rapid and Blitz tournaments until 2026. This decision aims to encourage more players to participate and promote chess worldwide. (Rapid and Blitz Tournaments 2026) Why is This Important? FIDE (the International Chess Federation) usually…

Zhu Jiner and Stavroula Tsolakidou Win in WGP Nicosia Opener
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Zhu Jiner and Stavroula Tsolakidou Win in WGP Nicosia Opener

The 1st round of WGP in Nicosia was full of excitement. Out of five matches, two ended in victories for Stavroula Tsolakidou and Zhu Jiner. The only quick draw came from the Muzychuk sisters. Grand Event in Cyprus The fourth leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25…

World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025
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World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025

The World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships are back with exciting updates! This year, the event moves to London from June 10–16, featuring a record-breaking €500,000 prize fund and a brand-new knockout stage in the Blitz competition. Bigger Prize Fund and New Blitz Format In 2024, FIDE introduced…

Fourth Leg of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-2025 Begins in Nicosia
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Fourth Leg of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-2025 Begins in Nicosia

The fourth leg of the 2024-25 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix has officially begun. The tournament is being held at the luxurious Nicosia Hilton Hotel in Cyprus from March 14 to March 25. Ten of the world’s top female chess players will compete in this prestigious event. A Grand…

Celebrating Chess and Community at the Indonesia Chess Museum
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Celebrating Chess and Community at the Indonesia Chess Museum

Indonesia Chess Museum, the world has only a few chess museums. You can find them in Iceland, the Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, and Türkiye. Now, Indonesia joins this prestigious list! The Museum Catur Indonesia (Indonesia Chess Museum) had its soft launch on February 26, 2025. A Special Location The…

Qazaq Queens Chess Fest
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Qazaq Queens Chess Fest

On March 7, 2025, Almaty became the center of the chess world. The city hosted the Qazaq Queens Chess Fest 2025, a women’s blitz tournament organized by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) with support from FIDE (International Chess Federation). The event, dedicated to International Women’s Day, brought together…

Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili in FIDE WGP India
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Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili in FIDE WGP India

  IM Lela Javakhishvili, Georgia’s nominee, has withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) India due to personal reasons. As per WGP rules, Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili. Who is Salome Melia? Salome Melia is a strong Georgian chess player from Batumi(Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili). She has an…