Levon Aronian, the winner of the Tata Steel Chess tournament and member of the 2800 club, submitted an open statement regarding the upcoming Candidates Tournament. The statement was received via the Armenian Chess Federation and regards a possible Cand…
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Aronian open statement about Candidates Tournament
Published by February 2nd, 2012 in FIDE, Levon Aronian, Open Letter and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments10th year anniversary of SuperMariov!
Published by January 23rd, 2012 in FIDE, Ponomariov, Susan Polgar Chess and World Champion. 0 CommentsDear Friends!We just wanted to remind you about one special anniversary. Ten years ago Ukrainian GM Ruslan Ponomariov became the FIDE World Chess Champion! It happened in Moscow on 23rd of January 2002. In the final match Ruslan defeated his compatriot…
FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess
Published by January 20th, 2012 in FIDE, Susan Polgar Chess, Women's Chess and Women's Chess Committee. 0 CommentsWELCOME TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN’S CHESS (WOM) WEBSITE!The WOM is happy to welcome all of you to our webpage!! Our goal is to inform you all about women history, present players, future events and much more! Our commission is working hard to improve…
ACP and FIDE agreed on close cooperation
Published by January 20th, 2012 in ACP, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and Sutovsky. 0 CommentsACP and FIDE agreed on close cooperation Friday, 20 January 2012 08:54www.fide.comOn Thursday January 19th, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov met with the newly elected ACP President GM Emil Sutovsky. The meeting took place after preliminary talks b…
FIDE Trainers’ Seminar in New Delhi, India
Published by January 18th, 2012 in FIDE, FIDE Trainer, India and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE Trainers’ Seminar in New Delhi, India FIDE Trainers’ Seminar in New Delhi started today. The Seminar is co-organized by FIDE, FIDE Trainers’ Commission, and the All India Chess Federation. Four official trainers’ titles may be awarded: FIDE …
Promotional visit to South Africa
Published by January 13th, 2012 in FIDE, South Africa, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's Committee. 0 CommentsPromotional visit to South Africa, December 13-19, 2011Jan 13, 2012by Susan PolgarThe Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elisabeth hosted the 2011 South African Junior Chess Championship. The colorful view of the 1,800+ players in one singl…
World’s First FIDE Rated Blitz Event
Published by January 12th, 2012 in Blitz tournament, FIDE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWorld’s First FIDE Rated Blitz Event Wednesday, 11 January 2012 06:39 FIDE have decided to try a new venture which is creating new Blitz and Rapid play Rating Lists. These will first appear 1 July. Hastings is often in the forefront of innovation i…
Serious norm chances at Northern California International
Published by January 7th, 2012 in California, Chess tournament, FIDE, Fremont, Northern California, Susan Polgar Chess and Ted Castro. 0 CommentsLeaders after 7 rounds# Name Rtng Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Total1 GM Sam Shankland 2565 W32 W28 D18 W13 D3 W12 W9 ~2 6.02 IM Marc Arnold 2482 W59 D38 D14 W21 D10 W16 W11 ~1 5.53 GM Yury Shulman 2598 W3…
Commission for Women’s Chess in South Korea
Published by January 1st, 2012 in FIDE, Susan Polgar Chess, Women's Chess, Women's Chess Committee and Xie Jun. 0 CommentsThe Commission for Women’s Chess was busy late in the year. While I was in South Africa to promote chess and conduct training, my friend and former Women’s World Champion Xie Jun did the same in South Korea. Full report to follow shortly.Commission web…
Changes in Commissions
Published by January 1st, 2012 in FIDE, FIDE Commissions and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOn recommendation of Commission chairmen and the FIDE General Secretary and confirmed by FIDE President, the following shall take effect from 1st January 2012:CommissionDeleteAddTechnicalDamir VrhovnikRajai Al-SusiSultan Al-Taher (UAE)Rules & Tourn…
Bid Procedure for 2014 FIDE Events
Published by December 27th, 2011 in FIDE, FIDE Events and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsA. Open for Bids FIDE EventsA. World Junior Championship 2014B. World Senior Championship 2014C. World Amateur Championship 2014D. World Youth U16 Olympiad 2014E. World School Individual Championship 2014 B. Deadlines:Deadline for the 2014 events is 1s…
Opening of the Moscow FIDE office
Published by December 25th, 2011 in FIDE, Moscow, Russia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOpening of the Moscow FIDE office MOSCOW, December 22 FIDE representation office was opened today in Moscow. The head of the Moscow FIDE office is a businessman, Mr David Kaplan, and the Director is the Assistant to the FIDE President, Mr Berik Balga…
Letter from GM Ehlvest
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Estonia, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDear Mr President! I am writing to thank you for your visit to Tallinn. Despite very short notice of the visit we were able to organize meetings with parties of your interest. I got very positive feedback from Ministry of Education and also from our…
Letter from GM Ehlvest
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Ehlvest, Estonia, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDear Mr President! I am writing to thank you for your visit to Tallinn. Despite very short notice of the visit we were able to organize meetings with parties of your interest. I got very positive feedback from Ministry of Education and also from our…
Chess in Winter Olympic Games
Published by December 14th, 2011 in FIDE, Kyrgyzstan, olympic and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDear colleagues!I would like to thank you for the letter regarding including chess to the Winter Olympic Games programme. FIDE’s proposal will be considered at the next meeting of the Kyrgyzstan NOC Executive Board and will be submitted to the Intern…
FIDE President in Kyrgyzstan
Published by December 10th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Kyrgyzstan and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov in Kyrgyzstan On December 8th, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived on a working visit in Bishkek where he met with the President of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr Almazbek Atambayev. FIDE President congratulated Mr Atambayev on his recent inauguration a…
5 way tie for the lead at LCC Open
Published by December 9th, 2011 in England, FIDE, London, London Chess Classic and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsJovanka Houska is performing at around 2700 after 7 rounds. She is on pace for a GM norm.Standings after 7 rounds Rank Name Flags Score Fed. M/F Rating TPR W-We 1 GM Gupta, Abhijeet 6.0 IND M 2640 2716 +0.53 2 GM Jones, Gawain 6.0 ENG…
Two sad events have happened these days. The mother of Polina Tsedenova, FIDE Secretariat, and the father of Danara Shovunova, Moscow FIDE office, passed away. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to our colleagues and to the members of t…
Bidding procedure for the 2016 Chess Olympiad and FIDE Congress
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Chess Olympiad, FIDE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE is hereby opening a bidding procedure for the 2016 Chess Olympiad and FIDE Congress in connection with a possible bid for the 2015 FIDE World Cup.1. Bids should reach FIDE Office not later than 31 May 2012, 13:00 GMT, by email, fax or registere…
Bidding procedure for the 2016 Chess Olympiad and FIDE Congress
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Chess Olympiad, FIDE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE is hereby opening a bidding procedure for the 2016 Chess Olympiad and FIDE Congress in connection with a possible bid for the 2015 FIDE World Cup.1. Bids should reach FIDE Office not later than 31 May 2012, 13:00 GMT, by email, fax or registere…
FIDE Trainers’ Seminar in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Published by November 30th, 2011 in FIDE, FIDE Trainers' Commission, South Africa, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's Committee. 0 CommentsFIDE Trainers’ Seminar in Port Elizabeth, South Africa 1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ …
82nd FIDE Congress Executive Board Minutes and Annexes
Published by November 30th, 2011 in FIDE, FIDE Congress and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments82nd FIDE Congress Executive Board Minutes and Annexes The Minutes and Annexes of the Executive Board meeting that was held from 15 to 22 October 2011 in Krakow, Poland.Please download the Minutes and annexes here.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
1st CCSCSL Invitational
Published by November 29th, 2011 in Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St Louis, FIDE, Invitational and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsNo. Title Name FIDE Rating Federation 1. GM Giorgi Kacheishvili 2590 GEO 2. GM Mesgen Amanov 2524 TKM 3. IM Marc Arnold 2504 USA 4. GM Andre Diamant 2489 BRA 5. IM Irina Krush 2476 USA 6. IM Greg Shahade 2459 USA 7. IM Darwin Yang 2442 USA 8. …
FIDE President congratulates the Chess Queen
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Albania, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsMoscow, 25 November 2011GM Hou YifanWomen’s World Chess ChampionDear Hou Yifan!Let me on behalf of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), its Presidential Board and myself personally cordially congratulate you on retaining the title in the match vs Kone…
Bidding procedure for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2012
Published by November 21st, 2011 in Candidates Matches, FIDE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsBidding procedure for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2012 1. FIDE is opening a bidding procedure for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2012 which will determine the challenger for the World Championship Match in 2013.2. Each bid shall contain the follow…
14th IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Published by November 15th, 2011 in FIDE, Susan Polgar Chess and visually impaired players. 0 Comments14th IBCA CHESS OLYMPIAD FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 2012(August 9th arrival to 20th departure 2012, Chennai, India)Circular InvitationInternational Braille Chess Association (IBCA) www.ibca-info.org and All India Chess Federation For The B…
12th Metropolitan Chess FIDE Invitational
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Chess tournament, FIDE, Los Angeles, Metropolitan Chess Club and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments12th Metropolitan Chess FIDE InvitationalMetropolitan Chess, Inc. is hosting an International Master norm round robin tournament from November 9th to 13th of 2011. The tournament is sponsored by California Market Center, Fashion Business, Inc, Chess.co…
Statement from FIDE Vice President
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Ali Nihat Yazici, FIDE, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThursday, 10 November 2011 08:45FIDE & CIS are happy to cooperate with anyone for the good of chessDear FriendsI heard that Mr Herman Hamers, President of Zone 1.1, sent an email to all federations in the zone, in which he mentions that during th…
