Steven Bellens 18.12.2025
The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 are taking place in Doha, Qatar from 25 to 30 December, bringing together the world’s elite chess talent for a thrilling end-of-year showdown. Held at the Sports and Events Complex, Qatar University, this edition features both Open and Women’s events in Rapid and Blitz formats, with a total prize fund of over €1,000,000.
Luc Cornet 13.01.2026
The FIDE Council has approved a resolution allowing specific shortened time controls to count toward standard ratings and title norms…
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Luc Cornet 13.01.2026
The fourth FIDE Council Meeting of 2025 and the 2025 FIDE General Assembly took place online on December 11 and…
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Arben Dardha 24.12.2025
Dear chess friends, As the year ends, I want to thank you for a remarkable 2025. The chess calendar was…
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Steven Bellens 20.12.2025
Marking the launch of the FIDE Year of Chess in Education 2026, FIDE, in partnership with KIIT and the All India Chess Federation, is proud to announce the Social and Educational Chess Conference.
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