FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Opens 2025 Women’s World Cup
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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Opens 2025 Women’s World Cup

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup opened with a spectacular ceremony in Batumi, Georgia. Players, guests, and accompanying persons enjoyed an evening of traditional Georgian music and dance. Historical images of Georgian women’s chess played on screen, celebrating the nation’s rich chess legacy. The Batumi Drama Theatre, lit…

FIDE Women’s World Championship Opening Ceremony 2025
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FIDE Women’s World Championship Opening Ceremony 2025

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship officially began with a grand opening ceremony in Shanghai. The event took place at the JW Marriott Hotel, creating a prestigious setting for this major chess tournament. Press Conference At 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall for the…

2024 FIDE World Championship: Gukesh draws White in the first game
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2024 FIDE World Championship: Gukesh draws White in the first game

The 2024 FIDE World Championship match between Ding Liren and Gukesh D kicked off this afternoon with the opening ceremony. Packed to the brim with more than 400 guests, the magnificent Capitol Theatre, an architectural and lifestyle gem in the heart of Singapore’s civic and cultural district, hosted…