Fide chess news

Here are some recent and notable news stories from the world of FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or World Chess Federation):

Recent News

  1. FIDE World Chess Championship 2023: The championship is scheduled to take place from November 24 to December 19, 2023, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event will feature a 14-player double round-robin tournament, with the top two players qualifying for the final match.
  2. FIDE Grand Prix 2022-2023: The third and final leg of the FIDE Grand Prix series took place from June 15 to July 3, 2023, in Berlin, Germany. The event was won by Magnus Carlsen, who secured his spot in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2023.
  3. FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022: The championship took place from December 25 to 31, 2022, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The winners were Magnus Carlsen (rapid) and Sergey Karjakin (blitz).

Upcoming Events

  1. FIDE World Chess Championship 2024: The championship is scheduled to take place from November 2024 to December 2024, with the location yet to be announced.
  2. FIDE Grand Prix 2024: The next edition of the FIDE Grand Prix series is scheduled to take place in 2024, with the dates and locations yet to be announced.
  3. FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2023: The championship is scheduled to take place from December 2023 to January 2024, with the location yet to be announced.

Notable Developments

  1. FIDE's new rating system: FIDE has introduced a new rating system, which aims to provide a more accurate reflection of a player's strength. The new system takes into account a player's performance in all events, not just tournaments.
  2. FIDE's anti-cheating measures: FIDE has implemented several anti-cheating measures, including the use of artificial intelligence-powered tools to detect cheating and the introduction of a "cheating detection system" for online tournaments.
  3. FIDE's efforts to promote chess in Africa: FIDE has launched several initiatives to promote chess in Africa, including the creation of a new African Chess Confederation and the organization of several tournaments and events on the continent.

Other News

  1. Magnus Carlsen's retirement: Magnus Carlsen, the world's top-ranked chess player, announced his retirement from professional chess in June 2023. However, he later withdrew his retirement statement and will continue to compete in top-level events.
  2. Hikaru Nakamura's comeback: Hikaru Nakamura, a former world number one, announced his comeback to professional chess in June 2023, after a brief retirement.
  3. Chess in the Olympics: Chess is set to make its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved chess as a medal sport, and the FIDE will be responsible for organizing the event.

These are just a few of the recent and notable news stories from the world of FIDE chess. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments, I recommend following reputable chess news sources or subscribing to FIDE's official newsletter.