Pinoy Chess Club of New Zealand

The terminator

Franco Columbu & Arnold Schwarzenegger playing chess through the decades ♛🏋️‍♂️

Merry Christmas to all chess players in the world!

Kabayan Eugene

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich nominates Grandmaster Eugenio Torre (Philippines) as a Chairman of Appeals' Committee for 44th FIDE . Legendary player and first Asian Grandmaster, Eugenio Torre holds a record for the most Olympiad participations (23), and now, serving as Appeals' Committee Chairman he will bring in his experience and understanding of the spirit of chess.

"Grandmaster Torre is a true legend. For Asia and for the whole chess world. I find it deeply symbolic that he is going to serve as a Chairman of Appeals' Committee at the Olympiad , an outstanding event, at which Eugenio holds not less outstanding record. I hope he won't have too many difficult decisions to take - but if he will, we all may rely on his wisdom," says FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich.

Congratulations to GM Ian Nepomniachtchi!

The winner of the FIDE Candidates 2022 and the challenger for the World Championship (second time in a row!), grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi with his trophy made of oak and gold.

📷: Stev Bonhage

Wesley So now the 5th

Wesley So moves to No. 5 in world chess rankings with latest win Wesley So is now the fifth highest rated chess player in the planet. And he is continuously ascending.

The Elegant GM Susan Polgar

RESPECT your opponents! RESPECT your colleagues! RESPECT your sport! Be a good example! Be a role model! Be a professional!

Friendly games every Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pm in Rolleston Library Rolleston NZ. Just message or comment if you are keen to join.

FIDE strips Russia of showpiece Chess Olympiad The world governing body decided in an extraordinary meeting today to find a new host for the event following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In doing so, FIDE follows Uefa moving the Champions League final to Paris and the FIA stripping Russia of its Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Happy Birthday to Garry Kasparov! 🎉

The 13th world chess champion was the world's top player for over 20 years and is one of the greatest of all time. He retired from competitive chess in 2005 but continues to promote the game through his NYC-based Kasparov Chess Foundation and occasionally takes part in St. Louis Chess Club blitz and rapid events.

Bitter or sweet?

Grandmaster Wesley So Officially Becomes U.S. Citizen After emigrating from the Philippines in 2013, the two-time US Chess Champion and world top-10 player became a U.S. citizen in February.