Dudakov Cup 2022
Dudakov Cup 2022 Dates and Conditions:4 double-round (8 round) thematic 10+5 Swiss, organized by the Israeli Chess Federation (ICF) and the JeruChess Chess Club. Date: Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 18:00 sharp. Participants in the FIDE World Teams Championship may sign up at the venue at 17:30, and there may be a few additional lucky […]
Lineups and group composition
The 12 teams for the FIDE World Team Championship in Jerusalem (November 19-26) have been confirmed. In the line-ups of the participating teams, we find stars like Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Anish Giri, Teymur Radjabov, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, along with up-and-coming prodigies like Javokhir Sindarov and Nihal Sarin, and illustrious veterans like Vasyl Ivanchuk and Alexei Shirov. This is the […]
Chess in Israel
by Assi Philosoph People from outside the chess community in Israel are often surprised to find out how many chess-based activities take place during the year. In fact, it is quite uncommon to see so many events in such a small country: from a strong national league and cup, to numerous youth tournaments and activities, […]
Jerusalem is ready for FIDE World Team Championship
by Assi Philosoph Playing chess in Jerusalem may be a once in a lifetime experience. The atmosphere in the city is unique, with its thousands of years of history, culture, and architecture. Like the game of chess itself, Jerusalem is a city that has survived many wars and generations, yet still continues to captivate its […]
