International Chess Day Art Contest
FIDE International Chess Day Art Contest May 15 – July 20, 2024 Global The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is thrilled to announce an exciting art contest dedicated to celebrating International Chess Day on July 20. This year, in conjunction with the festivities, we are aiming to set a Guinness World Record attempt for the most chess games played within […]
Toronto exhibition on the history of Candidates Tournament
Toronto exhibition on the history of Candidates Tournament April 01-22, 2024 Toronto, Canada The FIDE Candidates Tournament and the Women’s Candidates Tournament feature an array of exciting activities and side events. One of them is an exhibition in the fan zone presenting the history of Candidates Tournaments. Visitors to the exhibition have the rare opportunity […]
Guinness World Records attempt
Guinness World Records attempt July 20, 2024 Global FIDE is inviting federations, chess organizers, clubs, and players to help set a Guinness World Record with at least one million games played in 24 hours! The attempt will be made on July 20, the date FIDE officially turns 100. To ensure the quality of each game […]
FIDE100 Events in Buenos Aires, Argentina
FIDE100 Events in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 10, 2024 Buenos Aires, Argentina A series of chess events held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of FIDE take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 10, 2024. The program includes FIDE Trainers’ Seminar, Presentation of the FIDE100 book, Scholastic Event, Massive Simul at Plaza de Mayo and […]
Olympic torch relay in Toronto
Olympic torch relay in Toronto April 13, 2024 Toronto, Canada In April 2024, Toronto will be another stop of the Chess Torch Relay, a global movement aimed at celebrating the rich history of the game and bringing together the entire chess community. The relay that commenced on February 14 in New Delhi, India, will reach […]
Olympic torch relay in Colombia
Olympic torch relay in Colombia May 26, 2024 Medellin, Colombia Colombia will receive the Olympic Torch, within the framework of the Absolute Continental Tournament of the Americas that will take place between May 24 and June 2, in the city of Medellín at the Hotel Dorado de la 70. The Olympic Torch will adorn the […]
VII Duchamp Montevideo Cup
VII Abierto de Montevideo “COPA MARCEL DUCHAMP 2024” February 01-09, 2024 Montevideo, Uruguay The traditional Montevideo Duchamp Cup is held from February 01-09, 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay. https://chess-results.com/tnr848224.aspx?lan=1 The tournament includes a promotional side event for players not rated or rated under 1500 from February 05-09 to introduce new players to the chess world. https://chess-results.com/tnr848238.aspx?lan=1 […]
Women’s Wednesday Online Tournament Series
Women’s Wednesday Online Tournament Series from January 31, 2024 online We are excited to invite you to enter our brand new Swiss Queens Wednesday Tournament Series, a ground-breaking weekly event that marks a pivotal moment toward fostering gender diversity and celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in the world of chess! This tournament series is […]
Clash for the Crown: Celebrating the Champions – Exhibition
The exhibition “The Clash for the Crown” from April 11, 2024 St. Louis, USA The exhibition “The Clash for the Crown” organized by World Chess Hall of Fame in honor of 100 years of FIDE is an important reminder of the richness of the game and what it brought to the world. The matches for […]
FIDE100 in Quebec, Canada
FIDE100 in Quebec, Canada 18-20 August, 2024 Quebec, Canada FIDE100 Events scheduled in Quebec, Canada: August 18. Simultaneous Display: Two of the best chess players in the world will give a simul in public with 20 players each, August 19. Living Chess Game on the Terrasse of the Chateau de Frontenac: A game of chess […]