I'm doing a Simultaneous display at HMP Wandsworth today, a far cry away from the Chess Olympiad!

Thank you for supporting Peter Heine Nielsen and me on our road to the FIDE Presidential elections. We are proud to defend the values and heart-warmed by the amount of support we receive. ❤️

Countdown to the Northumbria Masters Congress, at St Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne, 26-30 August: We've reached 136 entries, but there's still time to enter. It's easy - just go to northumbriamasters.com and sign up! English Chess Federation (ECF) ECF Women's Chess @ECFJuniors2022

I wish I had never have to hear (or react to) a lot of these comments indeed, but I hope this will help pave the way for a future of completely sexism free broadcasts. Thankfully, the vast majority of co-hosts I have had the pleasure of working with are absolutely brilliant!

FIDE's statement on sexist remarks fide.com/news/2008

Mr Paul Buswell It is with great sadness we have to report the passing of Mr Paul Buswell early today. Paul was our chairman for several years and many of us will remember him for his regular rapid play events with fun prizes for all. Heartfelt condolences to friends and family.

Simples!

Mastodon has just passed over 2 million active monthly users, a new record! People are voting with their feet. The future of social media doesn't have to belong to a billionaire, it can be in the hands of its users.

Sweet.

How many of these chess players can you name?

The craziest game of 2023 and it will be hard to beat!

Enticed. 😂 You guys are a joke.

With multiple women coming forward about their disturbing experiences in the chess world, including accusations of sexual misconduct by a grandmaster, the historic game is having its own #MeToo moment. cnn.it/42SJGFP

The one and only Simon Williams

What a brilliant interview. A must watch. The Master and Margarita... 👏

Raif Jafri Not giving interviews to Match TV. Not being a member of the Chess Federation of Russia. Not having any Oligarch or state funded sponsorship. That would be an obvious start.

Can White stop the a - pawn?

Dreadfully sad news today on passing of Sue Maroroa Jones not long after the birth of baby Daniel. If you have memories you would like to share with Gawain, info on how to do this is on his FB English Chess Federation (ECF)

Malcolm Pein English Chess Federation (ECF) My deepest condolences. May god give you patience and strength 🙏

I still can't believe this heartbreaking news. Sue was such a lovely, funny and positive person, always there for others when they needed her. I was lucky to make some unforgettable memories with her and Gawain over the years. She will be so sorely missed. gofund.me/91d3781f