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A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11 to 13 September 2015 in Preston, England, by the UK Chess Arbiters’ Association, in association with the English Chess Federation and the Chess Scotland and under the auspices of FI

The 18-years old Danilo Besedes emerged surprising winner of the Silver Star Blitz tournament, leaving as many as 12 Grandmasters behind.

A total of 63 players competed. Besedes concluded the event with 7,5/9 points.

The Silver Star Blitz tournament was held on 23rd June on the “Silver Star” Danube sightseeing boat, as a part of the Silver Lake Chess Festival.

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From 6 to 9 June 2015 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by the Saudi Chess Association, in cooperation with the Asian Chess Federation and under auspices of FIDE.

From 16 to 18 June 2015 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Las Vegas, USA, by the US Chess Federation and under auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer of the seminar was IA Carol Jarecki (IVB), FIDE Lecturer.

The 10th Annual Open Teplice took place from June 13 through June 21, 2015, at the Estrade Hall in Culture House of Teplice, one of the largest spa towns in the Czech Republic.

Chess Association of “West Azarbaijan” province on behalf of I.R.

First Emirati to win the championship in 12 years

The Greek Youth Chess Championships 2015 start today at Porto Rio Hotel, close to Patra. The youth championships are taking place June 26 to July 2.

The 49th Ilmar Raud Memorial is organized by Viljandi CC Fellin from June 29 to July 5, 2015, at the Viljandi Sports Center in Viljandi, a town in southern Estonia.

The event is a 9-round Swiss tournament with tempo of play 90′ X 40 moves + 15′ + 30″.