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Koneru Humpy is a highly accomplished Indian chess player. She made history by becoming the youngest woman to attain the title of Grandmaster (GM) in 2002 at the age of just 15 years. - Meet Koneru Humpy, Padmashree Recipient Who is All Set to Make Stride at World Candidates Chess Championship 2024
Five months after Hamas attacked the Israeli civilian population with hideous atrocities, 100 hostages are still being held captive by Hamas. At the invitation of German MP Marlene Schönberger, Judit and Zsofia Polgar will play a solidarity simul in the German Parliament. All chess fans are invited to take part, as spectators or players. Press release.
From 26th October to 3rd of November 2022 the 20th edition of the Capechecs chess festival took place in Cap d’Agde in France. A total of 879 players fought in the different tournaments, from the famous Cap Echecs Trophy to various open tournaments for players of all strength. The Trophy was won by GM Laurent Fressinet after a narrow final against GM Luca Moroni, and the Open was won by GM Maxime Lagarde ahead of 49 grandmasters from 32 nations. | Photos: Pierre Textoris