The official press conference and opening ceremony of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship took place today in Shanghai, set against a prestigious backdrop befitting such a significant event. At approximately 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, eagerly awaiting the start…

The April rating list was primarily influenced by the Prague International Festival, the European Individual Championship in Eforie Nord, Romania, FIDE WGP Cyprus, and several European leagues. Magnus Carlsen continues his reign at the top, slightly extending his lead over world No. 2, Hikaru Nakamura. Both gained a few rating points in March—Carlsen in the…

A first-of-its-kind digital museum dedicated to chess provides global access to FIDE’s archive, offering researchers and chess fans a curated look into the game’s evolution As part of its 2024 centenary celebrations, FIDE has unveiled an online museum tracing chess history from ancient times to modern tournaments. The Open Chess Museum endorsed by FIDE aims to become…