The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.
Announcing the change in policy world chess boss Arkadi Dvorkovitch said: "I took the decision to trial an approach to provide more flexibility to FIDE officials in judgements regarding the suitability of the attire."
The Norwegian was fined $200 for wearing jeans before Chief Arbiter Alex Holowzsak disqualified him for repeated violation.
Turkish chess prodigy grandmaster (GM) Yagiz Kaan Erdogmas had his title confirmed five months after achieving his final norm in Germany, making him the current world’s youngest grandmaster at 12 years, nine months, and 29 days.
Bangladesh’s International Master Fahad Rahman took his first step towards becoming a Grand Master after winning the first of three GM norms today.
National under-20 chess champion and Candidate Master Sakline Mostafa Sajib has been invited for a week-long training in FIDE Chessable Academy Camp in Menorca, Spain from March 27 to April 2. The 13-year-old chess player has apparently impressed the academy through his performance in an online training camp organised by the academy.
Norwegian multiple world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and American Hans Niemann, accused of cheating at an event last year, have buried the hatchet and are ready to face off again, online platform Chess.com said Monday.
Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen has accomplished a significant milestone in his illustrious chess career by capturing his inaugural World Cup title, the only tournament that was missing from his immense collection of victories..After a quiet draw in the second game of the finals on We
FIDE Master Fahad Rahman earned four points after the eighth round of the 19th Dubai Open Chess Tournament, which is currently taking place in Dubai, UAE.
Norwegian multiple world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and American Hans Niemann, accused of cheating at an event last year, have buried the hatchet and are ready to face off again, online platform Chess.com said Monday.
Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen has accomplished a significant milestone in his illustrious chess career by capturing his inaugural World Cup title, the only tournament that was missing from his immense collection of victories..After a quiet draw in the second game of the finals on We
FIDE Master Fahad Rahman earned four points after the eighth round of the 19th Dubai Open Chess Tournament, which is currently taking place in Dubai, UAE.
Fahad Rahman, the youngest FIDE Master of Bangladesh, clinched the title of the 14th Dubai Junior Chess Tournament, after a tense ninth and final round today, according to the official website of the tournament.
Fahad Rahman, the youngest FIDE Master of Bangladesh, clinched the title of the 14th Dubai Junior Chess Tournament, after a tense ninth and final round today, according to the official website of the tournament.
