FIDE 100 Years

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 […]