Applications Open: 2025 World Youth Chess Championships – Durres, Albania – 3 to 16 October

The organizers, International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Albania Chess Federation (ACHF), are inviting all National Chess Federations affiliated to FIDE to participate in the World Youth Chess Championships 2025. The event will be organized in Durres, Albania, from October 3rd (arrivals) to October 16th, 2025 (departures). Official website (includes full regulations) https://fideworldyouth.achf.org.al/

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NZCF Directors of Training Appointed

Recently, expressions of interest for Director of Training were sought by the NZCF Council. Following that process, I am delighted to announce that Gordon Lyall and Richard Christie have both been appointed by the NZCF Council. Both Gordon and Richard have grown their clubs significantly through junior development and tournaments,

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NZCF Selectors and Convenor Appointed

Recently, expressions of interest for selector and convenor of selectors were sought by the NZCF Council. Following that process, selectors have been appointed by the NZCF Council as follows: Two new selectors and a new convenor – many thanks to Bob Smith and Saptorshi Gupta for putting their names forward.

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Vega 11 now available online

For our Arbiters & Organisers. Just in case you aren’t on the Vega mailing list: The new Vega 11 is available online with all the FIDE tie-breaks and other news. It will be the same for which FIDE will be asked for endorsement as soon as the new JaVaFo pairing

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