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  • Irish Player at FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2023

    Trisha beside Tournament banner

    The FIDE (Open) Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss 2023 is the strongest-ever swiss tournament in the world. Both tournaments are filled with the world’s strongest chess players. It is being held at Isle of Man, UK from 23 October – 06 November. Each of them is part of the qualifications for the World Championship…

  • World Junior Chess Championship 2023 – Rolling Report

    Trisha standing with Susan Polgar

    This year’s World Junior Chess Open and Girls Championship is being held in Mexico City at Hotel del Prado. This event is held from 20 September – 02 October. The Championship is organized by the Mexican Chess Federation in collaboration with CONADE (National Sports Commission), COM (Mexican Olympic Committee), and Culture Ministry, under the auspices…

  • Alex Baburin’s Endgame Play at Irish Championship 2023

    Written by IM Tarun Kanyamarala The 102nd Irish Chess Champion title goes to Grandmaster Alexander Baburin, who shared the top spot with Candidatemaster Kavin Venkatesan, each scoring 7 points out of 9. To determine the ultimate winner, a 2-game rapid playoff was required. Baburin showcased his prowess by triumphing in the initial game and securing…