Third leg of FIDE WGP 2024-2025 kicks off in Monaco
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Third leg of FIDE WGP 2024-2025 kicks off in Monaco

The opening ceremony of the third leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25 took place on February 17 at the Salon Excelsior of the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Welcoming players, officials, and guests in a refined and elegant setting, the event marked the start of this important stage…

London to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025
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London to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 2025 The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships will take place in London, United Kingdom, between June 10 and 16, 2025. With the prize fund amounting to $500,000 (a substantial increase from 2024 edition) the competition is expected to attract world’s…

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich interview: “We need a long-term solution”
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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich interview: “We need a long-term solution”

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich interview FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich spoke with ChessBase India’s Sagar Shah about FIDE’s activities in 2024 and its plans for 2025. They also discussed the dress code incident involving Magnus Carlsen, the shared title between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi, Freestyle Chess, and more. Below is…