WFM is invited to Closed WIM Women Tournament in France

The secretary of the FIDE Commission for Women's Chess Martha Fierro let me know today that from the 19th to the 27th of February 2010 in the French town of Guingamp a closed women's tournament with WIM norms will take place. The first game will start on the 19th of February at 3 p.m. The closing ceremony will be on the 27th of February at 4 p.m.

The organizers kindly offered the commission for women's chess one spot for one participant with the title WFM and a rating of 2100 or higher. The organizers agree to provide full board for this participant. If you are interested in taking part in this event please send your application to Martha Fierro with copy to Alexandra Kosteniuk.

Posted by: Alexandra Kosteniuk

Women's World Chess Champion

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JOUEUSE Movie - MUST SEE

A new French movie "Joueuse" by Caroline Bottaro will come out on the screens of France on August 5, 2009.

Here is a preview of the movie:



It's a movie about one woman, who is a housemaid. She lives an ordinary life, going from work to home and back. All of a sudden, one day, she sees a couple playing chess and falls in love (not surprisingly, uh?;)) with our game.


© StudioCanal


© StudioCanal

More photos from the scene and about the movie can be found here.

Kevin Kline and Sandrine Bonnaire are playing the main roles and I'm already looking very-very much forward to seeing this movie. I hope it will be shown not only in France but also worldwide. You can be sure I'd go to the cinema as soon as I can to watch this movie!

Posted by Alexandra Kosteniuk

Women's World Chess Champion

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