Новости за 21.11.2018

Dear Friends,

FIDE and the newly elected President, Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich, consider the development of women's chess to be one of their most important priorities. We believe that this goal can be achieved by increasing the number of elite tournaments for women and by establishing a coherent and logical system to the Women’s World Championship cycle. We are pleased to note that the first official steps in this direction have been taken.

According to the existing regulations... Читать дальше...

Dear Friends,

FIDE and the newly elected President, Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich, consider the development of women's chess to be one of their most important priorities. We believe that this goal can be achieved by increasing the number of elite tournaments for women and by establishing a coherent and logical system to the Women’s World Championship cycle. We are pleased to note that the first official steps in this direction have been taken.

According to the existing regulations... Читать дальше...

Dear chess friends,

We are doing our utmost to stage the World Rapid and Blitz Championships this year, and we know players are really looking forward to it. At the same time, FIDE shall ensure that all eligible participants can take part in the Championships regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, race or gender.

The third game of the final match between Ju Wenjun and Kateryna Lagno was played on November 21 The defending champion had White.

It was a sharp battle in the Benoni Defense. White sacrificed a pawn and was ready to sacrifice an exchange for Black's dark-squared bishop. In the opening Ju Wenjun acted considerably quicker than her opponent. White got excellent compensation for the pawn and seized the initiative. Читать дальше...