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FIDE World Cup 2025 FIDE Results The FIDE World Cup 2025, to be held in Goa, India, is part of the World Chess Championship cycle. It is a grand tournament held according to the Olympic system and is a crucial stage for many players, as it provides an opportunity to qualify for the Candidates Tournament. Competition details and schedule Dates: From October 31 to November 27, 2025. Location: Goa, India. The specific venue is the Dr. S.P. Mukherjee International Exhibition Centre, which is located next to Goa University. Format: 8-round knockout tournament. Each round consists of two classic games. In the event of a tie, players compete in rapid and blitz games to determine the winner. ...

World Championship Draughts-64, U9, U11, U14, U17, U20, U27 Draughts-Results Venue: 5* hotel, Manavgat region, Antalya (Turkey).  Terms:  Educational and training event - from October 21 (arrival day) to October 28 (departure day) 2025. World Draughts-64 Championship (championship) among boys and girls - from October 28 (arrival day) to November 8 (departure day) 2025. The mandate commission will work on October 28 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The competition will be held separately among boys and girls in 6 age groups: Juniors, juniors under 27 years old (born 1999-2005); Juniors, juniors under 20 years old (born 2006-2008); Cadets - boys, girls under 17 years old (born 2009-2011); Junior cadets - boys, girls under 14 years old (born 2012-2014); Promises - boys, girls under 11 years old (2015-2016 (born); Young Hopes — boys, girls under 9 years old (born in 2017 and younger). Younger athletes can participate in the age groups under 27, 20, 17, 14, ...

European Junior Chess Championship 2025: Future chess stars to compete in Montenegro G08 G10 G12 G14 G16 G18 U08 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18 The 2025 European Junior Chess Championship is one of the most important events in the world of chess, allowing young talents to showcase themselves at the highest level. The tournament, hosted by the European Chess Union (ECU), will bring together future grandmasters from across Europe to compete for the title of champion in their age categories. Tournament Basics Назва: European Youth Chess Championship 2025 Dates: October 28 - November 8, 2025. Venue: City of Budva, Montenegro. ...

The International Draughts Federation (IDF) is holding the World Draughts-64 Veteran Championship in Turkey from October 28 to November 8. Draughts Results The competition will be held in the following age categories: men 60 years and older (born in 1965 and older); men 50-59 years old (born in 1975-1965); women 50 years old and older (born in 1975 and older). Competitions are held in the disciplines of blitz and classic play. Venue: 5* hotel, Manavgat region, Antalya (Turkey).  Dates: from October 28 (day of arrival) to November 8 (day of departure) 2025. The mandate commission will work on October 28 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The World Draughts-64 Championship among veterans is held in the following age groups: men 60 years of age and older (born in 1965 and older); men 50-59 years old (born 1975-1965); women 50 years and older (born in 1975 and older). Participants must be of the required age on the date of the compet...

The International Draughts Federation (IDF) is holding the Draughts World Cup-64 - International Competition "Turkey-2025" in Turkey from October 28 to November 5, 2025. Draughts Results The World Cup will traditionally be held in three disciplines. For the first time, a separate World Cup discipline will be held - the Final (reverse checkers). Venue: 5* hotel, Manavgat region, Antalya (Turkey).  Dates: from October 28 (day of arrival) to November 5 (day of departure) 2025. The Mandate Commission will work on October 28 from 16:00 to 22:00. The World Cup is held in three disciplines:  blitz,  rapid,  blitz (Brazilian version of checkers-64). In each discipline, winners and prize-winners are determined among men and women. Additionally, winners and prize-winners are determined among juniors and juniors under 20 years of age (born in 2006 and younger) if there are at le...

Alexander Alekhine: The Attacking Genius Who Searched for Beauty in the Darkness Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (1892–1946) was not just the fourth world champion. He was a symbol of an era, a chess player who elevated the game to the level of a high art and lived a life as dramatic as it was brilliant. The Golden Boy, Broken by History Born in luxury, in an intelligent noble family of Moscow , young Alexander received the best education and a degree of Doctor of Law . But his real crown was always the chessboard. Already at the age of 12 he mastered an amazing skill - playing blindfolded , which was the first hint of his phenomenal memory and ability to deep concentration. This carefree path ended in 1917. The revolution that engulfed the empire turned the noble title into a mortal danger. To survive, Alekhine became a "man of the system": he worked in the criminal investigation departme...

FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2025: Record Competition in Italy Players S50 S65 W50 W65 The FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2025, the 33rd edition, promises to be the largest event in the tournament's history. Thanks to a record number of registered participants—over 430 players—the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has increased the prize fund, highlighting the growing popularity of the competition. Key Information Name: FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships 2025 (33rd World Senior Championship). Dates: October 20 — November 2, 2025. Venue: Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Gallipoli, Italy. Format: 11-round Swiss system. Categories: Open 50+ (for players who will turn 50 or older in 2025). Women 50+ (for women who will turn 50 or older in 2025). Open 65+ (for players who will turn 65 or older in 2025). Women 65+ (for women who will turn 65 or older in 2025). Time control: 90 minutes for...

European Chess Club Cup 2025: The main event of club chess in Rhodes 29th Players Women 40th Players 29th Results 40th Results The European Chess Club Cup 2025 is one of the most prestigious events in the calendar of the European Chess Union. The tournament gathers the strongest clubs on the continent, competing for the title of the best chess team in Europe. This year's competition promises to be particularly exciting, as the world's leading grandmasters will take part. Key information about the 2025 tournament Name: European Chess Club Cup 2025 (40th European Club Cup) and 29th European Women's Club Cup. Dates: October 18 – 26, 2025. Venue: Rhodes Island, Greece. Format: 7-round Swiss system. Official website: https://eccc2025.com/ History and winners of past years The tournament was...

World Championship 2025 FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Chess All Players G18 U18 G16 G14 U16 U14 Official name: FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Chess Championships 2025. Organizers: International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Albanian Chess Federation. Venue: Durres, Albania. Dates: from October 3 (arrival day) to October 16, 2025 (departure day). Historical background The World Youth Championship is one of the most prestigious youth tournaments in the world. Its history began in 1974 with an unofficial "Cadet" championship for players under 17. Later, in 1977, it was officially recognized by FIDE as the World Cadet Championship, and the age limit was lowered to 16 years. In 1979, the competition for the under 14 age category was launched. In 1981, the first women's championship took place. The under 18 age category was added in 1987. In 2006, the under 8 category was added. Subsequently, the tournament ...

European Team Chess Championship 2025 (Batumi) Women Open Players Women Players Open Dates: October 4–15, 2025. Venue: Batumi, Georgia. Competition location: 5-star Hotel Complex Grand Bellagio Convention. Organizers: European Chess Union (ECU) and the Georgian Chess Federation. History of the competition The idea of holding the European Team Championship arose in the early 1950s as a complement to the Chess Olympiads. The first tournament among men's teams took place in 1957 in Vienna and Baden, Austria. Subsequently, the competition began to be held once every two to three years. The women's section was launched in 1992 in Debrecen, Hungary. Over time, the format changed: it is now a nine-round Swiss system, with separate competitions for men's and women's teams. Winners of last year (2024) According...

Damweek Hijken 2025: Checkers on the autumn holidays Players Results KNDB Result Damweek Hijken 2025 is an open checkers tournament that is a great opportunity for players to join the competition during the fall break. The event, organized by the Hijken DTC chess club, attracts participants from different countries, creating a dynamic competitive environment. Organizational details and schedule The tournament will take place from October 20 to 25, 2025 in Beilen, the Netherlands, at the VOLTA venue. The competition will last for six days, according to the following schedule: October 20: Registration and first round. ...