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FIDE has initiated an open nomination process for all non-elected commission and committee positions. This follows the organization's recent presidential election.
Sources: facebook.com ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Hillarp Persson, Tiger vs Harshavardhan G B | 1–0 |
| Urkedal, Frode Olav Olsen vs Chan, Kim Yew | 1–0 |
| Amar, Elham vs Olsen, William Alexander | 1–0 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Chess world
Chess initiatives designed to support rehabilitation are now available in all 134 Kenyan prisons. These programs have been expanding across the country since 2022.
Sources: ny1.com usnews.com ksnt.com africanews.com wsls.com clickorlando.com abcnews.com ·
Tournaments
The Fall Gold Country Scholastic Chess Tournament took place in California with 61 students participating. The event featured competitors from 29 schools across three grade divisions.
Sources: yubanet.com ·
Tournaments
IM P. D. S. Girinath finished in first place at the inaugural Masters Chess Academy Kanyakumari International FIDE Rated Open. He earned the title after defeating Kolla Bhaavan in tie-breaks.
Sources: ChessBase India ·
