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Magnus Carlsen Wins After Late Arrival on Bike;...

GM Magnus Carlsen’s dramatic first appearance at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad won’t be forgotten anytime soon. After arriving late on a bike, fearing he’d lost by default, he made...

Countries and Cities with a Chess Opening Named...

Chess is a global game, not only played worldwide but also deeply influenced by various cultures throughout history. Some of the most popular and enduring chess openings are named after...

Discover the Top 10 Chess Powerhouses Around th...

1. Russia: The Chess Superpower With a legacy of chess greats like Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov, Russia dominates the global chess scene. The country's robust infrastructure of chess clubs...

What Are FIDE Rankings?

FIDE rankings are an international system used to determine the skill levels of chess players. These rankings are updated monthly and are based on the performance of players in rated...

What Does FIDE Do?

Beyond managing the global chess rating system, which categorizes everyone from beginners to grandmasters, FIDE orchestrates the globe's most elite chess tournaments. Events like the Chess Olympiad and the World...

Discover Bughouse Chess

Chess, a strategic game revered for its classic one-on-one battles, takes a wildly different twist in Bughouse Chess. Also known as "exchange chess" or "tandem chess," Bughouse is a vibrant...