GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Attempt for Most Games Played in a Day!
On July 20, 2024, FIDE aims to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Attempt for the most chess games played in 24 hours.
Toronto exhibition celebrates rich history of Candidates Tournaments
The FIDE Candidates Tournament features an array of exciting activities and side events
FIDE100 torch relay celebrated in Canada
Switzerland celebrated the 100th anniversary of FIDE with elegance and enthusiasm
100 days for 100 years of FIDE, and a Guinness World Record!
Switzerland celebrated the 100th anniversary of FIDE with elegance and enthusiasm
“Capture”: changing the perception of chess through photography
Capture” is a project by photographer Stev Bonhage challenging the conventional perception of chess
The day Switzerland showed its love for chess: FIDE100 torch ceremony in Bern
Switzerland celebrated the 100th anniversary of FIDE with elegance and enthusiasm
FIDE torch relay reaches Africa
FIDE torch relay reaches Africa After it set off from India, the Chess Torch relay – which will travel the world celebrating the first centenary of FIDE – has reached the African continent Accompanied by FIDE officials, including Tshepiso Lopang, the President of the African Chess Confederation and Dana Reizniece-Ozola, Deputy Chair of FIDE’s Management Board, […]
Starting with a bang: Chess Torch Ceremony kicks off FIDE’s centennial celebration
Starting with a bang: Chess Torch Ceremony kicks off FIDE’s centennial celebration 2024 promises to be a momentous year for chess as FIDE celebrates its 100th birthday. To commemorate this huge milestone, the year will be filled with chess activities around the world – from festivals and historical exhibitions, to special tournaments such as the […]
The Swiss Post issues a chess stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of FIDE
The Swiss Post issues a chess stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of FIDE This year, for the second time since 1968 (Chess Olympics in Lugano), a postage stamp with a chess motif will be issued in Switzerland. The Swiss Post is issuing this on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of FIDE. The Swiss […]