We decided to release the latest version of the composing title points list even if the studies section is not finished yet. Points from the album fairies section have been added and the recent small changes in the helpmates section have been included. A lot of information has been also integrated from the Chess composers’ […]
The results of the FIDE Album 2019-21 section G are ready! A high number of 1479 fairies (not counting 19 duplicates) were received and, as in the previous album, they were split in two groups: G1 for problems without fairy conditions (729) and G2 for those with fairy conditions (750). In each group there were […]
The preliminary results in sections D-Endgame studies, F-Selfmates (PDF) are published and can be found above the Announcement, in the Preliminary Results section. Preliminary results are published without names. Names will appear in the final results. Claims of defects and anticipations can be sent to the Director during 2 weeks after the publication of the preliminary results (until […]
We updated the list of WFCC composing points in line with the results of the FIDE Album 2019-21 six finalized sections. The next issue is scheduled after the results of studies and fairies are known. Congratulations to the new title holders! Distribution of the diplomas will take place in the Batumi congress. Harry Fougiaxis, FIDE […]
The preliminary results in sections A-Twomovers, C-Moremovers, G-Fairies (PDF) are published and can be found above the Announcement, in the Preliminary Results section. Preliminary results are published without names. Names will appear in the final results. Claims of defects and anticipations can be sent to the Director during 2 weeks after the publication of the preliminary results (until 15.08.2023).
The results of the FIDE Album 2019-21 section E are ready! An impressive number of 2380 helpmates (not counting 67 duplicates, withdrawn, unpublished problems) were received and they were split in three groups: E1 for h#<=2, E2 for h#2,5 and h#3, and E3 for h#>3. As usual, the h#2s dominated once more. In each group […]
The preliminary results in section E – Helpmates (PDF) are published and can be found above the Announcement, in the Preliminary Results section. Preliminary results are published without names. Names will appear in the final results. Claims of defects and anticipations can be sent to the Director during 2 weeks after the publication of the preliminary results (until 08.08.2023).
The preliminary results in section B – Threemovers (PDF) are published and can be found above the Announcement, in the Preliminary Results section. Preliminary results are published without names. Names will appear in the final results. Claims of defects and anticipations can be sent to the Director during 2 weeks after the publication of the preliminary results (until 04.08.2023).
The United Nations picked July 20 to to mark the date of the International Chess Federation’s establishment in 1924, and to promote chess. This is also our day, let’s celebrate it with some delightful chess compositions on our boards! Many of you across the world will celebrate International Chess Day with various activities and happenings all about our beloved game. On this […]
The results of the FIDE Album 2019-21 section A are ready! 1029 twomovers scored at least 4,5 points (out of the totally submitted 1250 entries), a very good percentage of 82,3%. Out of this lot, 233 compositions are selected with 8+ points (including 41 qualifying from WCCI), a reasonable percentage of 22,6%. Many thanks to […]
