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Stretching the Laws
“The rules … the rules! Don’t break the rules!”White Bishop (0’35) As an International Arbiter, I have to agree with the bishop in this short animated movie. However, it’s always[…]
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@chessmeme
There are more adventures on a chessboard than on all the seas of the world.Pierre Mac Orlan (1882 – 1970) For your pleasure, @chessmeme extended the concept to chess pictures![…]
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THE chess calendar 2020
The best way to enjoy your chess trips even before they happen is to log them in a cool calendar! My friend Niki understood that and will make all chess[…]
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2017 Champions Showdown
The Saint Louis Chess Club hosted the Champions Showdown 2017, November 9-14 2017. An original format where the top 3 American players and World Champion Magnus Carlsen play against 4[…]
Read moreTHE 65TH SQUARE
Chess is fun without limits! (Not only) for arbiters …
Are you ready to enter the 65th square of the chess board?
Chess memes, tournament anecdotes or “stretching” of the Laws of Chess to be expected here!
Business Lounge
We are proud to contribute to the success of leading chess projects worldwide.
Enjoy your visit of the business lounge to discover more about them!
Gibraltar Chess Festival
The subtle alchemy of top-level chess and fancy social events!
Gibchess is also THE women friendly festival – est. 2003.
Biel Chess Festival
The Temple of Chess in Switzerland
since 1968.
A true institution
constantly innovating
for chess fans!
Grand Chess Tour
The top-level chess circuit made in Saint Louis, USA – since 2015.
Your absolute dream line-up for standard, rapid and blitz games!
FIDE
International Chess Federation
Established 1924.
Gens una sumus
We are one family
World Chess
The chess company in charge of several World Championship Cycles:
FIDE Grand Prix Series, Candidates Tournaments and WC Matches.
Alekhine Memorial 2013
The prestigious tribute to the 4th World Champion
Alexander Alekhine.
Paris & Saint Petersbourg.
Capechecs
France’s biggest chess festival,
Host of the Karpov Trophy.
Your “must stop” in October!
Sea, chess and fun since 1994
Porto Mannu & Bergamo
Leading events in Italy
by Caissa Italia.
2 steps in your summer chess calendar for a real taste of dolce vita!
Europe Echecs
The leading chess magazine made in France since 1959.
An online presence in the French speaking landscape with regular events.
FFE
Fédération Française des Echecs
Leading chess country – 1921
900+ chess clubs
3000+ tournaments/year
ACP
Association of Chess Professionals
Protecting rights
& promoting chess.
Established 2003
AIDEF
The association grouping French speaking federations, since 2007
Organizing RIDEF championship every year.
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Hired as an arbiter, adopted as a partner!
GLOBAL VIEW
20+ years of experience in arbiting and tournament organisation, driven by a continuous improvement mindset, are our guarantee of professional excellence. Project management is our key asset. Success resides in proper anticipation and relevant goal setting.
TEAM PLAY
Without team spirit, no chess event!
We position team play as a core element of our philosophy, considering that it positively shines out on all guests. As a pivot among stakeholders, we strive to make it smooth for everyone.
OUTSTANDING SUPPORT
Fundamentally innovative and creative, problem solving is among our favorite challenges. Our process optimization, data management and general IT skills, cumulated with our capability to work under heavy time pressure, will make the difference!
ABSOLUTE INTEGRITY
When hosting an event, you want to be safe on the sport’s side. We ensure that the current regulations are enforced in a professional and fair way. We design any local regulations adapted to your needs, in the best interest of the players.