FIDE Unveils Excellence Awards Shortlists as Chess World Awaits First Ever Winners
FIDE has revealed the official shortlists for the inaugural Excellence Awards, with Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh and many more competing across eleven categories.
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FIDE Removes Rating Spot From 2028 Candidates Qualification as Qualification System Gets Major Overhaul
FIDE has overhauled the qualification system for the 2028 Candidates Tournament by removing the rating spot, reducing World Cup places, and introducing the Total Chess World Championship Tour.
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