Shabalov, Kaak, Klinova and Burchardt crowned on the Golden Island
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Shabalov, Kaak, Klinova and Burchardt crowned on the Golden Island

The 2024 World Senior Championship concluded in Porto Santo, the stunning “Golden Island” of the Atlantic Ocean. After 11 thrilling rounds, four champions emerged: Alerxander Shabalov (United States) in the 50+ section, Rainer Knaak (Germany) in the 65+, Masha Klinova (Israel) in the Women 50+ and Brigitte Buerchardt…

Gukesh strikes back to tie FIDE World Championship
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Gukesh strikes back to tie FIDE World Championship

The 18-year-old challenger from India, Gukesh D, scored a huge win this afternoon to level the match score at 1.5-1.5. Armed with excellent opening preparation, and full of confidence, Gukesh trapped one of Ding Liren’s minor pieces, and it was smooth sailing from then on. Gukesh was elated…

Google Announced as Championship Title Sponsor
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Google Announced as Championship Title Sponsor

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Singapore Chess Federation (SCF) are proud to announce Google as the Title Sponsor of the FIDE World Chess Championship Singapore 2024, which will take place at Resorts World Sentosa from 23 November to 15 December 2024. This landmark collaboration marks the first…

FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Match to be Held for the First Time in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa
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FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Match to be Held for the First Time in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa

The Singapore Chess Federation (SCF) is thrilled to announce that the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 match will take place in Singapore for the first time at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) from November 23 to December 15, 2024. This iconic event will be the first in 138 years…

SINGAPORE SECURES BID TO HOST THE 2024 FIDE WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
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SINGAPORE SECURES BID TO HOST THE 2024 FIDE WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Chess fans in Singapore and the region will get to witness the pinnacle of chess live in action, as the Singapore Chess Federation (SCF) – in partnership with Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the Singapore Tourism Board – has won the bid to host the 2024 FIDE World Chess…

Ding Liren ahead of his World Championship showdown with Gukesh: “A match is a match”
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Ding Liren ahead of his World Championship showdown with Gukesh: “A match is a match”

In the run-up to the FIDE World Chess Championship at the end of November, where he will play against 18-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh, the reigning World Champion from China, Ding Liren, gave an interview where he spoke about the challenges he faces, both on and off the board. In…

Aleksandar Indjic wins 2024 European Championship
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Aleksandar Indjic wins 2024 European Championship

The 2024 European Individual Chess Championship concluded in Petrovac, Montenegro, with GM Aleksandar Indjic (SRB, 2623) crowned the tournament’s sole winner. Seeded 33rd, Indjic scored an impressive 9/11 points, remaining unbeaten throughout the event. GM Daniel Dardha (BEL, 2606) claimed the silver medal with 8.5/11 points, while GM…