Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating
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Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating

Just days after his ninth birthday, Luca Protopopescu from France has made chess history. He became the Youngest Ever to Break 2200 FIDE classical rating. This young star from Marseille achieved this incredible milestone by beating his former coach! A Record-Breaking Feat Only nine months ago, England’s FM…

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…

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.,…

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Cyprus 2025 – Simple & Exciting Preview
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Cyprus 2025 – Simple & Exciting Preview

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Cyprus 2025 Get ready for the 4th stage of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25, happening in Nicosia, Cyprus, from March 14–25, 2025! This top-level chess event brings together 10 of the world’s best female players. They will compete not only for prizes but…