Below is the recent statement by Mark Crowther of TWIC. This is a site that virtually ALL professional players count on. I love this site and I hope that Mark can find a way to keep TWIC alive. The...
FIDE President Ilyumzhinov states Candidates will start in London in October
Ilyumzhinov states Candidates will start in London in October Mark Crowther – Friday 10th February 2012 Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has told Yuri Vasiliev of “Sport Express” (his usual outlet when he has chess related announcements) in an Article of 10th...
The system debate and how to change it?
Pros and cons of the Candidates matches system and organizationDebate arises after the Candidates on short draws and media coverage Right after the Candidates matches a public debate on the system, coverage, and organization of the WCC cycle was...
Chess Sponsorship Stalemate
Mark Crowther – Wednesday 9th February 2011http://www.chess.co.uk/twic FIDE Vice-President Israel Gelfer has issued a letter in response to Malcolm Pein’s press release on the withdrawal of London’s World Chess Championship bid. Read it in full below. The statement itself...
Mark Crowther speaks
Mark Crowther of TWIC just offered his oppinion about the Topalov – Kamsky saga: Topalov – Kamsky match awarded to Bulgaria FIDE have given everyone involved until 14 November 2008 to agree to hold the match with a prize...