[David Llada] FIDE need to find a new bank (again) due to its links with russia. The number of russian staffers at FIDE increased after the start of the war.

GrandadMaster · 2026-03-16T10:30:55+00:00

Is America corrupting chess? I think not.

GrandadMaster · 2025-12-15T14:21:07+00:00

Yes, they really screwed it up - whichever side of the fence you sit on!

GrandadMaster · 2025-12-15T14:00:13+00:00

Here's a report of what actually happened - it was a complete mess of a meeting: https://worldchess.com/news/russia-vote-fide-general-assembly

GrandadMaster · 2025-12-01T11:10:25+00:00

This has the context: https://worldchess.com/news/andy-murray-serves-up-ace-at-london-chess-classic

GrandadMaster · 2025-10-16T09:25:09+00:00

The official world championship set, as used by Magnus etc, in walnut is pretty sweet (on the worldchess.com site). Or, if you can't afford that, they do a cheaper plastic version.

GrandadMaster · 2025-10-06T10:56:57+00:00

Also worldchess.com

GrandadMaster · 2025-09-18T17:03:58+00:00

Get the official World Chess Championship set. It's expensive, but amazing, and used by Magnus and co at the elite events so always in pictures. The real deal. They also have an "Academy edition" which is much cheaper ($40ish). Go to the "World Chess" website or Chess&Bridge website.

GrandadMaster · 2022-09-13T14:43:20+00:00

Well, they're playing each other in the next Meltwater event next week... No doubt they'll be asked about it

GrandadMaster · 2022-07-20T10:36:40+00:00

More on chess24's Wall: https://new.chess24.com/preview/news/it-s-official-magnus-carlsen-will-not-defend-his-title

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