FIDE new Title rules

[Victor Plotkin]

I think, it would be a logical decision if organizers allow a few players with a U2200 CFC and a relatively high FIDE to play in Closed section. Lets...

[Victor Plotkin]

Recently I attended FIDE Qualification Commission (QC) meeting. The goal of the meeting was to inform FIDE members about some changes for FIDE title regulations...

[Victor Plotkin]

I played against Brian once in Kitchener with white and somehow survived after a very difficult endgame.

Ian, you can add 1 IM and 1 FM from...

[Victor Plotkin]

I am rooting for my good friend Leonid Sokolin who is the only IM in this event. 2.5 / 5 - not too bad.

[Victor Plotkin]

A very solid tournament. 3 players from St.-Petersburg, Russia - my native city.

[Victor Plotkin]

https://life.ru/p/1408206

[Victor Plotkin]

We are seriously considering this one. Riga, Latvia. https://rtuopen.lv/?lang=en

[Victor Plotkin]

A few points about this event.

1. Slightly less players, similar rating distribution as a few years ago.

2. As usual in US tournaments...

[Victor Plotkin]

Thank you.

Sure I have a flight. Connection in Charlotte. For some very unclear reason, we still have direct flight to Charlotte, but not...

[Victor Plotkin]

World Open - 2021. Over the board (!!) in Philadelphia. Starting tomorrow, Jul 1 - Jul 5.

The list of players https://chessaction.com/to...