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- Aaron Reeve Mendes: 1st in Blitz at Menorca, Spainon April 3, 2024 at 8:00 pm
11-Year-Old Prodigy Aaron Mendes of Canada, Claims Victory in III Open International Chess Menorca BLITZ In an astonishing turn of events at the III Open International Chess Menorca BLITZ held on April 4th in Menorca, Spain, 11-year-old […]
- CFC Response to the FIDE Ban on Transgender Women Competing in Women's Eventson August 19, 2023 at 8:00 pm
The Chess Federation of Canada disagrees with and is disappointed by the FIDE decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s chess events. We disagree with the way it was implemented, involving the banning of transgender […]
- TEDx Talk on Checkmating Bias: Increasing Women's Participation in Chesson April 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Carina D’Souza gave a TEDx talk at Havergal College on “Checkmating Bias: Increasing Women’s Particiation in Chess”. Watch the talk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WQQm69-jU
- IM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux On His Prep, His Talismans, and Keys to Successon December 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm
(Original was posted on chess.com) It has been a spectacular year for Montreal’s Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux. He steamrolled his competition in an international tournament with a 3037 performance rating, then in September he won the World […]
- COVID-19 Rating Incentive Extended To July 1on April 1, 2022 at 8:00 pm
The ratings incentives have been extended (again) to July 1, 2022. The updated policy is as follows: Extension - Internet Rated Games and COVID-19 Rating Incentive The CFC is extending to July 1, 2022 the interim policy to accept internet […]
- Canadian Closed, Zonals, Easter Sectionals (Kingston) Announcedon March 6, 2022 at 8:00 pm
(Original was posted HERE) KEC 2022 Announcement (Kingston Easter Chess) This is the KEC 2022 ANNOUNCEMENT, now updated as of Tuesday, April 12th. Especially given changing pandemic conditions, this will be updated as applicable. KEC 2022 […]
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- Le Wins Leon Masters; Oro Impresses Vs. Anandon July 7, 2025 at 5:43 pm
Vietnamese GM Liem Le has won the 2025 Leon Masters after denying Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand an 11th title by winning their final match 3-1. Le beat local hero GM Jaime Santos in the Semifinals, while Anand defeated […]
- 11 Matches Go To Tiebreakson July 7, 2025 at 3:26 pm
After game two of the first round in the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, 52 players are confirmed for round two. Those who won their matches will enjoy a rest day on Tuesday, while we will see 11 pairs of players fighting for their spots in […]
- Star David Howell To Face Four Young Prodigies Simultaneously In Next Kids vs. Starson July 7, 2025 at 11:00 am
Kids vs. Stars will return for its fifth edition on July 9, starting at 12 p.m. ET / 18:00 CEST / 9:30 p.m. IST. This time, world-class commentator GM David Howell will take on four young prodigies to try to keep the stars' win streak […]
- 'B-Game' Enough As Magnus Carlsen Wins Croatia Rapid & Blitzon July 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm
GM Magnus Carlsen struggled on the final day but still won the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz with a round to spare and a 2.5-point margin. GM Wesley So took second place after winning a crazy game against GM Fabiano […]
- Jumpy Start For Favorites At FIDE Women's World Cupon July 6, 2025 at 5:06 pm
The first day of the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup wasn't the star-studded affair that it should have been, as the top 21 seeds received a bye to proceed directly to the second round. So, it was a low-key start for the event with 107 […]
- 9-Year-Old Ashwath Kaushik Sensationally Scores First IM Norm In Franceon July 6, 2025 at 12:04 pm
Nine-year-old CM Ashwath Kaushik from Singapore has added another milestone to his young chess career by sensationally scoring his first international master (IM) norm at the 10th Marina Viva Porticcio Open in Corsica, France. Ashwath is […]
Lichess
- Lichess Game of the Month: May '25on July 1, 2025 at 3:05 pm
The French Defense dismantled
- Ending the Boycotton June 18, 2025 at 7:11 am
Lichess has resumed cooperation with Saint Louis Chess Club after positive changes, but will maintain its boycott on the US Chess Federation
- Titled Arena Announcement(s)on June 6, 2025 at 12:02 am
Announcing our schedule for upcoming Titled Arenas!
- Lichess Game of the Month: April '25on June 1, 2025 at 4:57 am
A rich Sveshnikov game
- Lichess Qualifiers for Kazakhstan Cup 2025on May 19, 2025 at 2:05 pm
A $2,000 online prize fund event - with three winners qualifying with flights and accomodation covered to the Aktobe Open - for a further chance to win their share of a $100,000 prize fund
- Sharjah Masters 2025: Previewon May 16, 2025 at 11:36 am
The Sharjah Masters is always a glittering jewel on the chess calendar, with a roster of elite players competing for the generous prize funds. Now in its 8th edition, this year's event promises to be a spectacular highlight of 2025.