Chess World Cup 2015

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: Chess has a great future in the Caucasus

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: Chess has a great future in the Caucasus

Yesterday, the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, held a press conference at TASS, which was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the FIDE leadership. On the sidelines of the press …

Peter Svidler: Baku is a very comfortable city

Peter Svidler: Baku is a very comfortable city

The World Chess Cup in Baku is is coming to an end. The second finalist of the tournament become known today after the match between Russian Sergey Karjakin and Ukrainian Pavel …

Ilyumzhinov: Chess World Cup in Baku is the strongest

Ilyumzhinov: Chess World Cup in Baku is the strongest

The World Chess Cup started yesterday in Baku, 128 grandmasters will participate in it under a knock-out system. The World Cup is not only a prestigious forum, but also a direct selection to the Candidates Tournament. The two lucky ones who find …

Baku awaits World Chess Cup

Baku awaits World Chess Cup

Today, in anticipation of the World Chess Cup, which starts tomorrow in the capital of Azerbaijan, a press conference was held, attended by the Minister of Sport and the head of the Chess Federation of the Republic, Azad Rahimov …