Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Women in Chess
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Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Women in Chess

The Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025 brought together female chess players from around the world in a thrilling competition. This annual event, featuring online blitz tournaments, provided a platform for women and girls to showcase their skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. Global Participation and Exciting Competitions…

World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 – Registration Now Open!
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World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 – Registration Now Open!

The FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 is set to take place in Barranquilla, Colombia, from August 16 to August 23, 2025. Young chess talents from around the world will gather in this beautiful Caribbean city for an unforgettable tournament. Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Event 🌍…

FACI Project Expands: More Asian Countries Join the Chess Initiative
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FACI Project Expands: More Asian Countries Join the Chess Initiative

In 2025, the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) project expands! Initially helping five countries, it will now support eight Asian nations where chess is still developing. What is FACI? FACI is a program launched in 2024 by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess/KCF) with support from Freedom Holding Corp.,…

Anna Muzychuk Leads WGP Cyprus as Four Players Chase
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Anna Muzychuk Leads WGP Cyprus as Four Players Chase

After six rounds in the Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) in Cyprus, Anna Muzychuk holds the lead with 4.5 points. Close behind her is Zhu Jiner with 4 points, while three more players—Aleksandra Goryachkina, Mariya Muzychuk, and Harika Dronavalli—follow with 3.5 points each. A Special Start to Round 6…

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European Chess Championship 2025: Daniil Yuffa Leads at Halfway Mark

The European Chess Championship 2025 is taking place in Eforie Nord, Romania. The tournament has now reached its halfway point. After six intense rounds, players are enjoying a well-earned rest day. The sixth round began with a special opening ceremony. Consul General of Turkey in Romania, Ozan Cakir,…

FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off in Serbia
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FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off in Serbia

The FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025 has officially begun in VrnjaÄŤka Banja, Serbia. Known as a hub for chess and tourism, the event runs from March 19 to March 29, 2025. Grand Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony featured a lively performance by the children’s choir “VrnjaÄŤke Iskrice.”…

WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5 Before Rest Day
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WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5 Before Rest Day

Anna Muzychuk is in the lead at the Cyprus Women’s Grand Prix with 4 points out of 5. She secured her third consecutive win, taking a big step toward the title(Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5). China’s Zhu Jiner is just half a point behind. She held Alexandra Goryachkina…

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…