Indian chess had a double reason to celebrate on Sunday as Vidit Gujrathi and R Vaishali secured the two titles at the FIDE Grand Swiss Open chess event held on the Isle of Man. What’s even more noteworthy is that both players have earned their spots at the prestigious Candidates Tournament, scheduled for early next year in Toronto, thanks to their outstanding performances at the FIDE Grand Swiss chess event.
About FIDE Grand Swiss Open
The FIDE Grand Swiss Open is an international chess tournament that forms part of the qualification cycle for the World Chess Championship. It is an 11-round Swiss-system tournament with 100-114 participants from all over the world. The top two finishers qualify for the Candidates Tournament, which is the next stage of the World Championship qualification cycle.
The FIDE Grand Swiss Open was first held in 2019 and has been held annually since then. It is one of the strongest open tournaments in the world and attracts a field of top grandmasters from all over the globe.
The FIDE Grand Swiss Open is an important event for chess players, as it provides them with an opportunity to qualify for the Candidates Tournament and to compete against the best players in the world. It is also a great opportunity for chess fans to see some of the best chess players in action.
About FIDE
FIDE stands for Fédération Internationale des Échecs, which is French for International Chess Federation. It is the international governing body of chess. FIDE was founded in Paris in 1924 and has 200 member federations, representing nearly every country in the world.
FIDE is responsible for organizing the World Chess Championship and other international chess tournaments. It also sets the rules of chess and maintains the FIDE World Rankings. FIDE also promotes chess education and development around the world.
Main Functions of FIDE
- Organize the World Chess Championship and other international chess tournaments
- Set the rules of chess and maintain the FIDE World Rankings
- Promote chess education and development around the world
- Sanction chess titles and ratings
- Represent the interests of chess players and federations at the international level
FIDE is a vital institution in the world of chess. It plays a key role in promoting and developing the game, and in ensuring that chess is played fairly and consistently around the world.
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