Chess Events - Current and Historical
Did the USSR really beat the world in a match? What's category 18 mean? What's so special about Hastings, Linares, and Lone Pine? Find out more about tournaments, matches, and other competitions.
Swiss System for Chess Tournaments
A tournament open to all players usually has far more players than the number of rounds. The Swiss system for pairings allo
A tournament open to all players usually has far more players than the number of rounds. The Swiss system for pairings allo