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Архивы за день Сентябрь 7th, 2018

Philippines for the first time officially asked the IOC to include chess in the program of the Winter Olympic Games

In a sense, a historical event took place in Manila. The head of FIDE during a working visit to the Philippines met with President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), Jose Cojuangco. Parties discussed prospects of development of the program «Chess in Schools» and  then the President of the Philippines Olympic Committee signed a petition […]

Reports by some media that the World Championship match Anand — Gelfand will be held in India are not accurate

An Indian website «Timesofindia» reported that the World Championship match Anand — Gelfand in 2012 will be held in Chennai (this phrase was even put in the title). This information was picked up by some Russian news websites. However, it is not accurate. As it became known to the Chess-News, India has filed an application […]