London Chess Classic celebration To ICAP it all By Malcolm Pein 3:16PM GMT 14 Dec 2012 The London Chess Classic ends with a dinner at Simpson’s-in-the-Strand in support of the charity Chess in Schools and Communities. After the trophy...
Chess history made twice at the London Chess Classic

London Chess Classic Analysis Carlsen makes history By Malcolm Pein 12:54PM GMT 12 Dec 2012 Magnus Carlsen has made chess history twice at the London Chess Classic. He became the youngest player to top the rating list here in...
London Chess Classic

London Chess Classic: Stars vs Twittersphere, Press Conference, Opening Ceremony The 4th London Chess Classic runs from 1-10 December 2012 at the Olympia Conference Centre, Kensington London W14 8UX. The official website is www.londonchessclassic.com. This year’s line-up is stronger...
Major impact by Chess in Schools and Communities

Chess makes a dramatic comeback in primary schools Richard Garner Saturday 10 November 2012 Chess is making a dramatic comeback in primary schools – thirty years after it all but disappeared completely from the state school scene. In the past two years,...
London Candidates puts Classic in doubt

London Candidates puts Classic in doubt IM Malcolm Pein London Chess Classic director IM Malcolm Pein says that the staging of the Candidates tournament in London October 24th – November 12th puts the viability of a prospective 4th London...
London calling: Candidates matches will stay on the same dates

Chess Candidates Tournament to Take Place in London AGON: Chess Candidates Tournament to Take Place in London from October 24 – November 12, 2012 Athens/Moscow – March 3, 2012 – After consultations with FIDE, Agon, the World Chess Federation’s...
Why chess deserves a place in schools

Artwork by Mike Magnan Why chess deserves a place in schoolsIn Armenia all six-year-olds study chess; in UK schools it ‘fell off a cliff’ in the 1980s. But its educational benefits are plentifulJonathan Calderguardian.co.uk, Tuesday 7 February 2012 13.30...
Twitter chess? Very cool!

London Chess Classic Grandmasters challenge the world on Twitter 1st December 2011, London – For immediate release The highest level game of chess ever played on Twitter will launch the 3rd London Chess Classic at Olympia. The game will...
The ‘2800 Club’ Converge on London!

News releaseTuesday 8th November 2011LONDON CHESS CLASSIC 2011 The ‘2800 Club’ Converge on London! The 2011 London Chess Classic is now just a month away – and it’s just got a little bit stronger. The latest ratings published by...
London Chess Classic

Press release Chess in Schools and Communities is delighted to announce that the 3rd London Chess Classic will be staged at the Olympia Conference Centre in Kensington from Saturday 3rd December to Monday 12th December. The 3rd edition of...