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27.06.2025

FIDE Ratings Revisited

I revisit FIDE's recent rating changes and examine whether the Elo system still serves chess effectively. With data spanning March 2024 to June 2025, I show how global deflation, junior-driven volatility, and cross-federation mismatches expose systemic flaws. The system’s rigidity in a rapidly evolving chess landscape demands statistical modernization. Let’s unpack what the numbers reveal.
FIDE Ratings Revisited

Chess weekend Ghent 2025: Chess & Learn Oct. 24-26

Chess weekend Ghent 2025: Chess & Learn Oct. 24-26
Imagine a weekend where it's all about chess, learning, laughter and friendships.... Welcome to Chess & Learn 2025 in the heart of Ghent!

Belgian Championship Blitz 2025 at Deinze

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 112 chess players from all over the country gathered at the Brielpoort in Deinze to compete in the Belgian Blitz Championship.
Belgian Championship Blitz 2025 at Deinze
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