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Chess Arena - Revamped 🥳♟️ You've been asking for new features, and we've listened! Here's the latest upgrade to FIDE Online Chess Arena - a game-changer in the digital chess scene: 🔥 What's new? 🔥 🏁 Find Opponents Faster: Launch multiple games across various styles and time limits simultaneously and find worthy opponents instantly ☑ Start Matches With Just One Click: For all non-rated matches, no more logins or sign-ups required! 🤖 Sharpen Your Gameplay: Challenge yourself against AI-trained bots that adapt to your skill level. 🥇 Expert Masterclasses: Level up with exclusive masterclasses, designed for all skill levels. Sounds exciting? Discover more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvG5AxyZ

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Here is World Chess CEO Ilya Merenzon talking about our latest book — Chess Players, from Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan. Our team found some never-seen-before images for this book, and we worked with Steve McQueen’s family and Yoko Ono’s office to get permission for some of the images. We published this book in collaboration with FIDE.

Are you a chess expert or just starting out? ♟️ The FIDE Online Chess Arena is the perfect place for you - and now it's better than ever! We've introduced amazing new features to elevate your chess experience. Discover our latest upgrades in the carousel 👉 Or... click the link to start your match: https://lnkd.in/d4xEsBXS #ChessArena #FIDEOnlineArena #PlayChess #ChessLife #ChessCommunity #ChessMasters #Chess #Gaming Ilya Merenzon Matvey Shekhovtsov Andrew Winton World Chess FIDE - World Chess Federation

Join us for a Chess Boxing stream from our Berlin HQ Forget stale boxing matches and predictable chess tournaments. Introducing: chessboxing, the hybrid sport where jabs meet pawn promotions and right hooks collide with strategic sacrifices. This weekend, witness the raw power of athletes who seamlessly switch between pummeling their opponents and outwitting them on the board. It's a spectacle as mesmerizing as it is brutal, and you can catch all the action for free, straight from your couch. No need to brave the Berlin winter (unless you want to!). The World Chess Club is hosting a free live stream of the chessboxing battles. So, grab some popcorn, and settle in for an unforgettable night. Here's what you're in for: — Intense boxing: Witness the raw athleticism and grit as fighters trade blows in the ring. — Mind-bending chess: Watch strategies unfold as players maneuver their pieces, aiming for checkmate. — Unbeatable atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the electrifying energy and unique blend of physical and mental prowess. https://lnkd.in/e-MDTZG7 P.S. Share the link with your friends who crave the unusual. This isn't just a sport, it's a cultural phenomenon waiting to be discovered.

World Chess, together with International Chess Federation, is developing the most important online tournament series for female players, which is turning into a sandbox of really interesting chess ideas. Check out what it looks like, and also get an online title (or better yet, over-the-board title!) and join the series!

World Chess and International Chess Federation today announced the launch of a new weekly Tournament Series for Titled Women players. This is the first one of its kind, fixing the gender gap and championing women in sports! Congratulations to Ilya Merenzon for being a passionate advocate for change in chess and to the whole team for making this happen. It all starts on 31.1.2024. Broadcast live

Very happy to be a part of chess making it to the small screen! Now you can catch 30-minute highlights of the thrilling Armageddon matches on Bloomberg Television on the weekends. The show will air at 12-30PM CET. World Chess Armageddon is a format that features the world's top chess players playing under intense time pressure. This makes for an incredibly exciting and unpredictable spectacle that showcases their mental agility and strategic brilliance. I encourage you to tune in to Bloomberg Television today to catch the action.