FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022 crosses halfway

FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022 is in full swing in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. The 9-round Swiss tournament with classical time control brought together 34 teams from 22 countries. After five rounds of play, the fifth-rated Turkey-Red (Turkey-1) is leading the field with a perfect score of 10/10. The Turkish teenagers won all five matches, […]

Teams from 46 countries to take part in Intercontinental Championship for Prisoners

Over 85 teams from 46 countries will participate in the second Intercontinental Online Championship for Prisoners, a two-day event that starts on October 13, 2022 – the International Day of Education in Prisons. The Championship is a part of the “Chess for Freedom” Programme, launched back in May 2021. The project has become a vital part […]