FIDE 100 Years

FIDE 100 Torch Relay reaches United Arab Emirates

The celebration of FIDE’s 100-year anniversary continues as the FIDE 100 Torch Relay arrives in the United Arab Emirates. This is the last stop of the torch before it reaches its final destination in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, coinciding with the launch of the 2024 Chess Olympiad scheduled from September 10 to 23. The event […]

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 […]