FIDE confounds doubters with successful series of Grand Prix tournamentsLeonard Barden The Guardian, Friday 31 May 2013 18.00 EDT There was widespread scepticism when Fide, the global chess body, announced its Grand Prix of six elite tournaments, qualifying two...
6th Mumbai Mayor International Chess Tournament
In the 6th Mumbai Mayor International Chess Tournament 2013 hosted by The National Sports Club of India and co-sponsored by LIC of India, GM Babujian Levon (ELO 2488) of Armenia and GM Pantsulaia Levan (ELO 2563) of Georgia are...
Youth vs Veteran in November for the biggest prize
In November all eyes will be on Chennai Anand won his maiden World title in Teheran in 2000 and has successfully defended it four times, in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012. Yes, he should have got a chance to...
I like chess because it is fun
More than 300 students take part in 18th annual UCS chess tournamentPublished: Friday, May 31, 2013 More than 300 students battled over the boards recently during the annual UCS chess tournament. The students played five, 40-minute games in nine...
Why chess is important in school
‘Failing’ Portland school takes pride in chess teamPosted: May 30. 2013 12:16AMLast modified: May 30. 2013 1:34AM East End Community School, which recently received an ‘F’ from the LePage administration, takes pride in beating higher-graded opponents. Written by Leslie...
COMMISSION for WOMEN’S CHESS 27th INTERNET BASED FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR
COMMISSION for WOMEN’S CHESS 27th INTERNET BASED FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR Thursday, 30 May 2013 13:39 The Commission for Women’s Chess is going to organize an Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar, from 25 to 30 June 2013, under the auspices...
Interview with Thessaloniki GP tournament director Theodoros Tsorbatsoglou
Today is the second rest day before the final three rounds of Thessaloniki Grand Prix. It was a good moment to speak with the tournament director Theodoros Tsorbatsoglou. Q: Mr. Tsorbatsoglou, the tournament is reaching its final phase, what...
Demonstration zone at SportAccord: Chess Presentation
On 29 May in the demonstration zone of SportAccord Convention a chess presentation took place. Its main idea was to show to the guests and participants of the Convention how the most up-to-date technologies available to everyone can be...
Ding Liren wins 4th Danzhou Grand Master Chess Tournament
Rating favorite Ding Liren finished clear first at the 4th Danzhou Grand Master Chess Tournament that took place in Danzhou, Hainan, from 20 May to 29 May 2013. Ding Liren showed his class with an undefeated performance where he...
Field Set for 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship
Field Set for 2013 U.S. Junior Closed ChampionshipSAINT LOUIS (May 30, 2013) — The 10-player field has been set for the 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship, scheduled to be held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint...