FIDE’s 24th ‘Preparation of Teachers’ Course – Register Now!
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FIDE’s 24th ‘Preparation of Teachers’ Course – Register Now!

Calling all chess lovers! Mark your calendars for April 18-20, 2025. The 24th edition of FIDE’s “Preparation of Teachers” course is here—a great chance to become a certified FIDE School Instructor! ‘Preparation of Teachers’ Course- This 3-day online course, conducted in English, helps teachers and educators use chess…

Winners Crowned at 2025 FIDE World School Chess Championship
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Winners Crowned at 2025 FIDE World School Chess Championship

The 2025 FIDE World School Chess Championship has ended with thrilling matches in Vrnjačka Banja. A total of 470 young players from 43 countries competed for glory. Kazakhstan was the most successful nation. They won four gold, three silver, and one bronze medal. The tournament had six age…

Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno in FIDE WGP India
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Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno in FIDE WGP India

Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno: IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh and GM Kateryna Lagno have withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) India due to personal reasons. Their spots will now be taken by IM Alina Kashlinskaya and IM Polina Shuvalova. These two rising stars will compete…

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…

Matthias Bluebaum Wins 2025 European Chess Championship
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Matthias Bluebaum Wins 2025 European Chess Championship

GM Matthias Bluebaum has won the 2025 European Individual Chess Championship in Eforie Nord, Romania. The 27-year-old German secured his second European title. He previously won in 2022, making him the first-ever two-time European Chess Champion(Matthias Bluebaum Wins 2025). A Tight Battle for the Title Going into the…

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 Wins WGP Cyprus in Thrilling Finish
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Anna Muzychuk Wins WGP Cyprus in Thrilling Finish

The Cyprus Women’s Grand Prix has come to an exciting end after nine intense rounds. The final round was filled with drama, even though all five games ended in draws. The tournament winner, Anna Muzychuk, was only decided at the very last moment due to multiple factors. Zhu…