Top world chess stars gather in London for Tech Mahindra Global Chess League
From October 3-12, London will host the second edition of the world’s biggest official franchise chess league. Featuring world number one Magnus Carlsen and a host of top-world Grandmasters, this will be one of the strongest chess tournaments ever held in the UK. London, October 02, 2024: In a unique sports event, many of the world’s strongest chess players have gathered in London for the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, the only professional sports league where men and women compete together on mixed-gender teams. Created as a joint venture between Indian tech giant Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the league aims to bring chess to millions of fans worldwide through a fresh, competitive format that is unlike anything seen before in the sport. Some of the strongest and most well-known players on the planet are competing, including five-time World Champion and current world number one Magnus Carlsen, former World Champion Viswanathan Anand, world number two and popular chess streamer Hikaru Nakamura, and one of the youngest players in the chess elite, 21-year-old Alireza Firouzja. Additionally, former Women’s World Champions Hou Yifan, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Tan Zhongyi, and other leading Grandmasters are among the 36 players participating in this prestigious event. “There’s incredible excitement as the Global Chess League Season 2 rolls out on October 03 here in London. We are looking forward to having a great turnout with chess lovers coming into the Friends House to watch some thrilling matches between the world’s top players,” said Sameer Pathak, CEO of the Global Chess League. Arkady Dvorkovich, President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), added, “This event is groundbreaking in both concept and format. It sets a new standard not only for chess but for sports worldwide. The initiative to combine men and women on the same team is inspiring and will greatly promote the game globally.” World-class teams The reigning champions, the Triveni Continental Kings, claimed victory in the inaugural edition held in July 2023 in Dubai, UAE, with a dramatic last-minute win over the Ganges Grandmasters. This year six teams – owned by major international companies – are participating in the league: Alpine SG Pipers, led by Magnus Carlsen; Ganges Grandmasters, led by Viswanathan Anand; upGrad Mumba Masters, led by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave; PBG Alaskan Knights, led by Anish Giri; Triveni Continental Kings, led by Alireza Firouzja; and American Gambits, led by Hikaru Nakamura. Unique format Each team consists of six players: one Icon Player (a top-rated Grandmaster rated 2700 or above), two world-class Grandmasters, two top-female players, and one player aged 21 or younger. The teams will compete in a double round-robin format, meaning they will face every other team twice. In contrast to traditional chess tournaments, where each team has an equal number of players playing with black or white pieces, here, the entire team will play with one color for the duration of a match and switch in the rematch. Each game lasts only 20 minutes, with no time increment, making time pressure a significant factor in the game. A new scoring system The scoring system resembles football more than traditional chess, where a win with either color earns one point, a draw earns half a point, and a loss earns no points. At the TechM GCL, a win with the black pieces earns 4 game points, while a win with white earns 3. A draw is worth 1 game point, and a loss earns no points. In terms of match points, a team victory is rewarded with 3 points, a draw with 1, and a loss with 0. After the round-robin phase, the two teams with the highest match points will advance to the final, which will be decided over two matches. If a tie occurs, blitz playoffs will determine the winner. Where and when The event takes place at Friends House, Euston (NW1 2BJ) with the first round starting on Thursday, October 03, at 13:15 London time. Each day will feature three matches (at 13:15, 15:55, and 17:15). The final will be held on Saturday, October 12, with matches beginning at 13:15 and 14:35 London time. Photo: friendshouse.co.uk Follow all the action live on chess.com. For more information about the event, visit: globalchessleague.com/ Full Team list: Written by Milan Dinic About Tech Mahindra Global Chess League The Global Chess League is the world’s first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players from all over the world competing in a unique joint team format. It is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra, a part of the Mahindra Group, and FIDE. The league will feature male and female chess champions competing in the same team. Playing on the popular rapid format, the league’s joint male-female teams will have the rare distinction of being a unique multiplayer team in the world of professional sports. In addition, the league is a one-of-its-kind live televised chess event, offering fans a unique viewing experience. Tech Mahindra and FIDE will explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. For more information on Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, please visit: globalchessleague.com/ Contact: Abhilasha Gupta, Head – Global Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Tech Mahindra Email: Abhilasha.Gupta@TechMahindra.com; media.relations@techmahindra.com
X Ibero-American Championship: Alan Pichot captures title
GM Alan Pichot emerged as the winner of the X Ibero-American Championship, an event held at the premises of Hotel RL Anibal in Linares, Spain. Joining Alan on the podium were IM Daniel Garcia Ramos from Spain who took silver and GM Santiago Avila Pavas of Colombia claiming bronze. IM Sabrina Vega from Spain became the best female player, while IM Diego Flores Quillas of Peru was the best junior. The Ibero-American Individual Absolute Championship, which celebrated its tenth edition, attracted with 114 participants from 22 countries-members of FIBDA (Federation Iberoamericana de Ajedrez). The 9-round Swiss tournament, stretching from September 25 to October 1, featured 13 GM, out of a total of 79 titled players (70%). Female representation is also significant, with 21 players (18%). The Linares City Council sponsored this competition, continuing its strong commitment to chess. FIDE, which has been collaborating with the Ibero-American Federation for several years, also provided support for the event. Players with the Mayor of Linares, Auxi del Olmo, President of Iberoamerican Chess Federation, Javier Ochoa; President of the Andorra Federation, Francesc Rechi at the reception in Municipal Palace The tournament was a very close competition that saw a fierce fight from start to finish. Going to the final ninth round, IM Daniel Garcia Ramos was on 7/8, a half-point ahead of the second seed Alan Pichot and full in front of a group of six players. It all came down to the clash Pichot – Garcia Ramos in which Alan scored a crucial victory and clinched the title. GM Santiago Avila Pavas and Alexandr Fier of Brazil won their final round games and caught up with the former leader, all finishing on 7/9. Garcia Ramos (who completed a GM norm) and Avila Pavas took silver and bronze, respectively, based on the Buchholz tiebreaker. Final standings: 1 GM Pichot, Alan ESP 7½ 2 IM Garcia Ramos, Daniel ESP 7 3 GM Avila Pavas, Santiago COL 7 4 GM Fier, Alexandr BRA 7 5 IM Flores Quillas, Diego Saul PER 6½ 6 GM Quesada Perez, Luis CUB 6½ 7 GM Iturrizaga Bonelli, Eduardo ESP 6½ 8 GM Gines Esteo, Pedro ESP 6½ 9 GM Henriquez Villagra, Cristobal CHI 6½ 10 GM Salinas Herrera, Pablo CHI 6 Complete final standings Photos: FEDA Facebook page Official website: fibda.com/
Erigaisi enters top 3 Open in October 2024 rating list
September 2024 was all about the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The biggest team competition of the biennium had a great impact on the October 2024 rating list. Given that out of the top 10 Women, only Nana Dzagnidze played in Budapest, it remained intact. On the other hand, top 10 Open saw significant shifts. Photo: Michal Walusza The individual gold winners at the 45th Chess Olympiad Arjun Erigaisi (pictured above) and Gukesh D (pictured below) delivered brilliant performances in Budapest, earning 19 and 30 rating points respectively. Both reached their career high and came very close to the 2800 mark, with Arjun debuting in top 3 after ousting Fabiano Caruana to the fourth position. Gukesh D, in his turn, overtook Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the list of best junior players and climbed to first place. Photo: Michal Walusza Biggest gains in top 100 Open and Women Yip, Carissa IM USA 2418 (+32) Nurman, Alua WIM KAZ 2356 (+32) Gukesh D GM IND 2794 (+30) Kamalidenova, Meruert IM KAZ 2378 (+26) Agrawal, Vantika IM IND 2392 (+22) Mkrtchian, Lilit IM ARM 2388 (+22) Erigaisi Arjun GM IND 2797 (+19) Vokhidov, Shamsiddin GM UZB 2668 (+18) Divya Deshmukh IM IND 2501 (+18) Vega Gutierrez, Sabrina IM ESP 2392 (+18) Abdusattorov, Nodirbek GM UZB 2783 (+17) Virtually all the players qualifying for this list did a great job in Budapest. Nine of them, namely, Nodirbek Abdusattorov (board one Open – silver), Shamsiddin Vokhidov (board three Open – gold) Carissa Yip (board two Women – gold; pictured below), Divya Deshmukh (board three Women – gold), Sabrina Vega Gutierrez (board three Women – silver), Lilit Mkrtchian (board three Women – bronze), Vantika Agrawal (board four Women – gold), plus Gukesh D and Arjun Erigaisi mentioned above, won various individual medals. Alua Nurman did not mange to clinch an individual medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad but earned an impressive 32 rating points. Photo: Maria Emelianova Meruert Kamalidenova is the only player on the list who dropped some rating points (-5) at the 45th Chess Olympiad, but she overcompensated for this loss with her strong showing in the Karaganda Akim Cup 2024 (+31). Photo: Mark Livshitz Chess Olympiad is a great opportunity for young players to make a name for themselves, and the 45th edition in Budapest was no exception. Kudos to Ediz Gurel (+23), Sion Radamantys Galaviz Medina (+19), Avila Pavas, Santiago (+16), Frederik Svane (+15), Bardiya Daneshvar (+15), Kazybek Nogerbek (+15), Jan Subelj (+15), Setayesh Karimi (+100!; pictured above), Milan Babić (+75) Mariia Manko (+68), Gulenay Aydin (+52), Bat-Erdene Mungunzul (+44) and Machteld Van Foreest (+34), to name a few.
WFCC World Solving Championships for Youth and Cadets: Free training sessions
Dear chess friends, The official FIDE & WFCC World Solving Championships for Youth and Cadets are set to take place this autumn, with events in Florianópolis, Brazil, on November 4 (U14, U16 & U18), and Montesilvano, Italy, on November 21 2024 (U8, U10 & U12). You can see a promotional video here. Both events will be organized during the free day of World Youth Chess Championships (28.10-10.11) and World Cadet Chess Championships (14-27.11), mirroring the age and gender categories of the main events. For the first time, FIDE is collaborating with the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC) to host these events as a part of FIDE’s centenary celebrations. In the registration forms below, under “Terms & Conditions”, you may find complete Regulations, Instructions and Illustrative examples. To help new generations get acquainted with deep-rooted principles and rich history of chess composition, the WFCC has organized free online training sessions for participants, trainers and all other interested in this branch of chess art. Brazil – Registration form:https://form.jotform.com/FCCC/fide-wfcc-world-youth-chess-solving Italy – Registration form:https://form.jotform.com/FCCC/fide-wfcc-world-cadet-solving-2024 Free Chess Solving Training Sessions – Registration form:https://forms.gle/qrW2gzruW8T2ty657
Asian Chess Federation Announces Esports Focus with Echess
Exclusive innovative strategy expands reach of traditional game to billions in line with Olympic vision During the FIDE Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) announced a groundbreaking initiative called echess, signalling a major shift towards embracing esports and chess position as an official IOC-recognized sport. This initiative is being launched in partnership with Checkmate Live, ACF’s official online broadcast, data, and tournament platform partner. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the Asian Chess Federation, said during his opening remarks, “As the Asian Chess Federation is well-known for its initiatives, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all of us to be pioneers in electronic chess. Both the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia are increasingly integrating esports into their events, and chess, being recognized as an esport, has a unique opportunity to shine in this space. In light of this, I am pleased to announce that we are adopting what we will call the ‘Echess Initiative.’ This will position us at the forefront of the electronic chess movement, ensuring that Asia leads the way in innovation and progress within the world of chess.” Levelling up Online Chess With a global base of over 700 million over-the-board (OTB) chess players, with a significant share sitting under the Asian Chess Federation’s territory, the online chess landscape has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. The leading online platforms saw their user bases expand by over 400% since 2020. This explosive growth underscores the increasing popularity of online chess and the need for innovative solutions to meet the demands of modern players, while complementing the rich tradition of OTB chess. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Bin Sultan Al Nahyan commented on the initiative: “Our echess initiative, developed with our partner Checkmate Live, represents a significant step forward in our mission to promote chess across Asia. By embracing emerging technologies and leveraging our status as an IOC-recognized sport, we’re not only enhancing the player experience, but also opening up new opportunities for growth in both traditional chess and esports.” David Jenns, Director of International Relations, who also spoke during the congress, “This is a considerable leadership and vision by His Highness Sheikh Sultan. There are over six billion gamers globally, many of them have interest in online chess. This gives the Asian Chess Federation the opportunity to extend its reach and opportunities to the region and enhance its mission that promotes sporting integrity and 21st century technology. The response from delegates and federations who love OTB but want to leverage and benefit from the best that technology can offer has been overwhelming. This partnership between ACF and Checkmate represents a significant step towards bridging the gap between traditional chess, online and the age of AI.” Looking to the Future This initiative comes at an exciting time for chess in Asia, with Abu Dhabi set to host the 2028 Chess Olympiad. The ACF sees this as an opportunity to showcase the region’s commitment to innovation in chess and esports. Hisham Al Taher, Secretary-General of the ACF, added, “With echess and our partnership with Checkmate Live, we’re well-positioned to deliver an unforgettable experience that bridges the gap between traditional chess and the digital age, while reinforcing our standing in the Olympic movement.” As the chess world continues to evolve, the Asian Chess Federation, through its echess initiative and partnership with Checkmate Live, is at the forefront, ready to shape the future of the game for generations to come. The ACF echess program will commence in October and will host a series of Official ACF tournaments and education events aimed to enhance the confederations’ mission. National Federations will also have the opportunity to hold echess player and community programs. Any Federation wishing to participate in this program should register at checkmate.live/echess What is Echess? Echess is the Asian Chess Federation’s (ACF) innovative initiative that fuses traditional chess with the dynamic world of esports. It features online supervised speed chess, fast-paced tournament formats, and speedruns for official ACF ratings. Designed for a global online audience, echess offers blitz, bullet, and rapid games, catering to players who thrive in high-intensity competitions. By integrating modern competition and esports formats, echess claims its rightful title of the King of Esports and Sports, positioning chess at the forefront of the global esports arena. For more information, please contact: Checkmate LiveDavid Jenns MA LLM FRGSDirector International Relations+971506180752david@whitewolfconsultancy.com Asian Chess FederationHisham Al TaherSecretary-GeneralAsian Chess Federationasianchessfederation@yahoo.com About the Asian Chess Federation The Asian Chess Federation, (ACF), is the international governing body of chess across the Asian Continent. As the largest continental federation, the ACF’s membership comprises 55 national associations across Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Its headquarters are in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates, and its President is His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.Official website: https://asianchess.com/ About Checkmate Live Checkmate Live is the ACF’s official online broadcast, data, and tournament platform partner. Key Features of Checkmate Live: Sixth-i: A proprietary AI-powered anti-cheat system that maintains the integrity of online competitions Arbiter Mode: Cloud-based monitoring system with Sixth-i Anti-cheat co-pilot, providing Federation partners with powerful tools to supervise official competitions Integrated blockchain technology for transparent rights management Evidence-based and Blackbox AI integrations: Advanced AI techniques for robust and unbiased fair play detection, prevention, and enforcement. For more information, visit checkmate.live/
FIDE100 Art Contest: Celebrating chess through creativity
To mark FIDE’s centenary and International Chess Day, the FIDE100 Art Contest inspired artists of all ages from around the world to express their passion for chess through creative mediums. The competition attracted 271 entries from 54 countries, with participants ranging from professional to young aspiring artists, including the youngest entrant, just four years old. Uzbekistan submitted the highest number of entries, with 78 artworks, showcasing the global appeal of the event. The contest featured two main categories: AI-generated and traditional artworks. Participants were tasked with creating art that either promoted participation in FIDE’s Guinness World Record attempt for International Chess Day or commemorated key moments in chess history over the past century. The judging panel evaluated the entries based on creativity, thematic relevance, and overall design. The winners were selected across three age categories, highlighting exceptional creativity in both AI and traditional art forms. The top winners are: Adult Category: 1st Place: Genesis Gali (Philippines) “The artwork stands as a motivational illustration that champions the intellectual and social benefits of chess, urging individuals from all walks of life to unite and partake in this celebrated cultural pastime. An attempt to break the World Guinness World Record and become a legend!” 2nd Place: Abril Leonela Godoy (Argentina) “My work entitled ‘The Great Move’ in honour of our FIDE motto ‘Gens una sumus’ shows a black horse (stamped on its leg with ‘FIDE 100 YEARS’) symbolizing the FIDE logo in a triumphant position with the aim of breaking the Guinness record and being a momentous event. This ‘move’ is performed by the world, the whole of nations, anyone in the world…. Everyone will participate in the great event this July 20th.” 3rd Place: Alex Markwith (Finland) “My artwork incorporates both artificial intelligence and traditional painting techniques. The image file I have submitted is a digital photo of one of my physical mixed media collage works, which include prints of AI-generated images created from my own original paintings. The process of making these works is thus fully reciprocal, showing how humans can utilize technology as a tool in their work. Visually, the work shows the chess pieces in a fantasy environment, ready to face each other. It highlights the excitement of the game while encouraging the viewer to use their imagination. Strategy and creativity are both equally important in chess. Regardless of borders in the real world, chess unites us because it is universal.” Under 16 Category: 1st Place: Beatrice Aton (Philippines) 2nd Place: Ezoza Rakhimova (Uzbekistan) 3rd Place: Eleni Pica (Cyprus) Under 10 Category: 1st Place: Vera Teo Ting Rui (Singapore) 2nd Place: Madina Ravshanova (Uzbekistan) 3rd Place: Chengyu Jin (China) The winning artworks were proudly displayed at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, allowing the global chess community to witness the fusion of art and chess. FIDE congratulates all participants for their efforts and contributions to celebrating chess through art.
Media registration for FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 is open now
We are pleased to announce that media registration is now officially open for the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, to be held at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, from November 20 – December 15, 2024. Journalists, photographers, and media professionals from around the globe are invited to apply for accreditation to cover this prestigious event. To apply for media credentials, please visit our official media registration page here. We encourage all interested media representatives to register early, as places are limited. We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore for this landmark event in the world of chess! About the FIDE World Championship Match The FIDE World Championship Match is one of the most important and widely watched chess events globally. Held every two years, it features the defending World Champion and the Challenger, chosen through a qualification process culminating in the Candidates Tournament, which includes eight of the world’s top players. The defending Champion is Ding Liren, who won the title after defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in Astana, Kazakhstan, in April 2023 on tiebreaks. The Challenger is the 18-year-old Gukesh D from India, who won the Candidates Tournament in April 2024 in Toronto. The World Championship Match will consist of 14 games. The player who scores 7.5 points or more wins the Match, and no further games are played. If the score is equal after 14 games, the winner is decided by a tiebreak.
FIDE Announces 2025 as the Year of Social Chess
At the FIDE General Assembly in Budapest, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, alongside Dana Reizniece-Ozola and André Vögtlin, proudly announced that 2025 would be dedicated as the “Year of Social Chess.” This groundbreaking initiative will leverage the power of chess to address some of the world’s most pressing social issues, promoting inclusivity, education, and mental well-being. A Year for Global Impact The Year of Social Chess aims to bring chess to diverse communities and settings, from prisons and refugee camps to elderly care homes and addiction recovery centers. By focusing on chess as a tool for social good, FIDE will champion projects that foster cognitive development, community building, and rehabilitation. “Our goal is to make chess a force for positive change,” said FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. “With the Year of Social Chess, we will bring chess to the forefront of social innovation, connecting people across the world and making a real difference in their lives.” Key Initiatives Throughout 2025, FIDE will host a series of events and initiatives, including: ● January: A worldwide online social chess event, engaging players globally, to kick off the year. ● March: “Chess for Protection” projects in refugee camps and underserved communities. ● May: The “Chess for Freedom Conference” in Georgia, highlighting the role of chess in prison rehabilitation programs. ● July: Initiatives focused on using chess as a therapeutic tool in addiction recovery and psychiatric care. ● October: An Intercontinental Online Championship for prisoners, connecting inmates from across the globe through chess. ● December: The year will conclude with a Social Chess Documentary Film Festival, showcasing the stories of chess changing lives around the world. FIDE invites chess federations, players, and organizations worldwide to join the movement. With fundraising efforts, research initiatives, and various programs, 2025 will be a year when chess transforms lives. To learn more about upcoming events and how to get involved, visit the official Social Chess website, launching later this year. Let’s unite for a year of social change—through the power of chess.
Olympiad qualification spots for 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup announced
FIDE announces the allocation of Olympiad spots for 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup through the 45th Chess Olympiad performance FIDE is pleased to announce the allocation of qualification spots for the 2025 FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup, based on the results of the 45th Chess Olympiad, held in Budapest. These prestigious tournaments will showcase top players who earned their spots through exceptional showings at the Olympiad, as well as through other qualification paths. Key Points: 100 spots will be distributed based on final rankings from the Open section of the 45th Chess Olympiad. 50 spots have been awarded to federations in the Women’s section. No federation can claim more than one spot, even if they fielded multiple teams. Continental cap: No more than 40 federations from any single continent can receive spots in the Open section. Spot transfers to Continental Events In total, 80 national federations from the Open section and 35 federations from the Women’s section have secured places for the 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup, respectively. These Olympiad-based slots will go to the top-performing national teams, ensuring that the cream of the crop from the Olympiad will be competing on chess’s biggest stage. FIDE World Cup / Women’s World Cup regulations allow each continent to transfer allocated Olympiad spots to continental events. This gives continental federations more flexibility in offering World Cup qualification through local competition. Before the Olympiad, both Europe and the Americas chose to exercise this option, transferring a portion of their Olympiad-earned spots to upcoming continental tournaments. This adjustment provides added opportunities for players to qualify regionally and encourages even stronger competition at the continental level. FIDE World Cup 2025 Rg FED TEAM 1 IND India 2 USA United States of America 3 UZB Uzbekistan 4 CHN China 5 SRB Serbia 6 ARM Armenia 7 GER Germany 8 AZE Azerbaijan 9 SLO Slovenia 10 ESP Spain 11 HUN Hungary 12 TUR Turkiye 13 GRE Greece 14 NOR Norway 15 FRA France 16 UKR Ukraine 17 ROU Romania 18 CZE Czech Republic 19 GEO Georgia 20 ENG England 21 NED Netherlands 22 POL Poland 23 MDA Moldova 24 TKM Turkmenistan 25 VIE Vietnam 26 IRI Iran 27 BUL Bulgaria 28 LAT Latvia 29 KAZ Kazakhstan 30 SWE Sweden 31 COL Colombia 32 AUT Austria 33 CRO Croatia 34 CAN Canada 35 BRA Brazil 36 ARG Argentina 37 MEX Mexico 38 EGY Egypt 39 CHI Chile 40 LTU Lithuania 41 MNE Montenegro 42 ITA Italy 43 SUI Switzerland 44 AUS Australia 45 CUB Cuba 46 URU Uruguay 47 BIH Bosnia & Herzegovina 48 PER Peru 49 SGP Singapore 50 ZIM Zimbabwe 51 PHI Philippines 52 MGL Mongolia 53 TJK Tajikistan 54 KGZ Kyrgyzstan 55 RSA South Africa 56 JPN Japan 57 NZL New Zealand 58 ALG Algeria 59 INA Indonesia 60 BAN Bangladesh 61 IRQ Iraq 62 MAS Malaysia 63 THA Thailand 64 PLE Palestine 65 ANG Angola 66 SRI Sri Lanka 67 NGR Nigeria 68 ZAM Zambia 69 PAK Pakistan 70 TUN Tunisia 71 MAR Morocco 72 NAM Namibia 73 KOR South Korea 74 UAE United Arab Emirates 75 TPE Chinese Taipei 76 MAD Madagascar 77 AFG Afghanistan 78 HKG Hong Kong, China 79 LBA Libya 80 KSA Saudi Arabia FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Rg FED TEAM 1 IND India 2 KAZ Kazakhstan 3 USA United States of America 4 ESP Spain 5 ARM Armenia 6 GEO Georgia 7 CHN China 8 UKR Ukraine 9 POL Poland 10 BUL Bulgaria 11 ARG Argentina 12 UZB Uzbekistan 13 ISR Israel 14 HUN Hungary 15 AZE Azerbaijan 16 MGL Mongolia 17 GRE Greece 18 FRA France 19 SUI Switzerland 20 CAN Canada 21 VIE Vietnam 22 PHI Philippines 23 TKM Turkmenistan 24 MAS Malaysia 25 AUS Australia 26 IRI Iran 27 PER Peru 28 SRI Sri Lanka 29 NZL New Zealand 30 EGY Egypt 31 UAE United Arab Emirates 32 INA Indonesia 33 ANG Angola 34 HKG Hong Kong, China 35 TJK Tajikistan Olympiad spots transferred to Continental Events in accordance with decisions of Continental federations What’s next for Federations? Each federation that has earned a spot must now decide which player will represent them, selecting one of their team members from the 2024 Olympiad. However, if all team members qualify for the World Cup via another pathway or decline the opportunity, the federation has the discretion to allocate the spot to another player of its choosing. Federations are expected to confirm their representatives between June 1 and June 10, 2025. FIDE is eager to see how these Olympiad qualifiers perform in the 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup and remains committed to supporting the continued global growth of chess talent. For further details, refer to the official qualification guidelines: World Cup Qualification Regulations Women’s World Cup Qualification Regulations For any questions or additional information, please contact the Global Strategy Commission at gsc@fide.com.
FIDE World Senior Team Championship 2025: Registration is open
FIDE, the Czech Chess Federation and AVE CHESS agency invite all FIDE member federations and eligible teams to participate in the 2025 World Senior Team Chess Championship. The competition will take place in Prague (the Czech Republic) from February 16 (arrival) to February 27, 2025 (departure). There will be two categories: Open age 50+ and Open age 65+ with separate events for women. The player must have reached or reach the required age during the year of competition. Teams can register only through their national chess federations. Separate Women’s Championship(s) will be held if there are at least ten teams registered from at least two continents. Otherwise, women’s teams will play in Open competition. The deadline for the registration is January 1, 2025. FIDE Senior Teams Championship official website will be launched during the first week of October. Official website: worldseniorteam2025.fide.com Email: worldseniorteam@fide.com WSTCC 2025 Invitation Letter and Regulations (PDF)