After 9 played rounds at the European Individual Chess Championship 2022 in Terme Catez, Slovenia, GM Matthias Bluebaum (GER, 2642) is the sole leader of the event scoring 7.5 points. After a quick draw in the round 9 against his compatriot GM Nisipeanu Liviu-Dieter (GER, 2652), Bluebaum kept the leadership just two rounds before the end of the… Read More »
In the context of better communication between the whole European chess community and the ECU in particular, we have decided to focus in the next period on constant information of journalists who edit chess columns or report on chess via television, radio or the internet. This recording must be done in order to inform the chess friends on… Read More »
Five rounds have been played at the European Individual Chess Championship 2022 in Terme Catez, Slovenia, and five players tie for the top scoring 4.5 points, each. Can Emre (TUR, 2578), Sargissian Gabriel (ARM, 2681), Bluebaum Matthias (GER, 2642), Kuzubov Yuriy (UKR, 2639) and Jobava Baadur (GEO, 2588) head the crosstable anticipating the 6th round. 18 players are… Read More »
European Corporate Chess Championship 2022, organized by CC&O- Chess Communication & Organization, under the auspices of European Chess Union, will take place from 17th-20th June 2022 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The tournament will be played on a luxury cruise ship of Royal Spido (named James Cook), while sailing in the Rotterdam harbour. Any corporate entity is allowed to register… Read More »
The European Individual Chess Championship 2022 kicked off yesterday in Terme Catez, Slovenia. ECU President Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili and President of Slovenian Chess Federation Mr. Milan Brglez addressed the players shortly before the start of the first round, wished them luck and a joyful stay in Slovenia. ECU President then made a first ceremonial move on the first… Read More »
The European Individual Chess Championship 2022 opens today and takes place from 26th March – 6th April in Terme Catez, Slovenia. The European Individual Chess Championship 2022 is a qualifying event for the FIDE World Cup 2023. According to FIDE regulations for World Cup and the ECU Board decision, 20 players will qualify. 320 players coming from about… Read More »
Referring to the open letter from the Ukrainian Chess Federation dated 23.03.2022 and the upcoming European Chess Championship in Slovenia, we have to inform that ECU and the Slovenian Chess Federation have done everything in their power to support the participation of Ukrainian chess players in the Championship being in contact also with the Ukrainian Chess Federation. The ECU Board,… Read More »
The 7th Rapid Chess Championship of the Francophonie was organized this year on March 19 & 20 jointly by the Lyon Olympique Echecs and the Francophone Chess Association (AIDEF) in partnership with the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, in the premises of the magnificent Hotel of Region. It brought together 169 participants from 13 countries, including 8 Grand Masters, 11 International… Read More »
The third and the last event of the 2022 FIDE Grand Prix 2022 series opens today in Berlin and takes place from 21st March – 4th April. The system of play will be the same as within the first two events held in Berlin and Belgrade. 16 participants will be separated in 4 pools and they will compete… Read More »
European Youth Team Chess Championships 2022 will take place from 11 July (arrivals) to 19 July (departures) in the Conference Hall of the 5 stars Lazart Hotel in Thessaloniki which will host also the European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022 from 19 July to 23 July 2022. The European Youth Team Chess Championships (EYTCC) will include four… Read More »
