Ferenc Berkes

Ferenc Berkes, born on August 8, 1985, in Baja, Hungary, is a distinguished Hungarian chess grandmaster renowned for his strategic prowess and consistent performance. He achieved the title of Grandmaster in 2002 and has been crowned Hungarian Chess Champion eight times, with victories in 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2018. In 2002, he secured the World Under-18 Championship, marking a significant milestone in his early career. Berkes has also represented Hungary in various international competitions, including the Chess World Cup 2011, where he competed against top-tier players. As of January 2025, his FIDE standard rating stands at 2607, reflecting his enduring excellence in the chess arena.

Secrets of Queen Endgames

Advanced Chess Instruction: Secrets of Queen Endgames

The focus of Secrets of Queen Endgames is just queens, kings, and pawns. Starting diagrams may also show rooks or minor pieces but those are traded off before analysis begins. More 🡢
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World Cup 2023: Are the favorites winning?

The FIDE World Cup 2023 takes place from July 29 to August 25, 2023, in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the Open section, 206 players were eligible to take part and 103 were invited to the Women’s section. More 🡢