Paul Keres Chess Memorial Festival in Tallinn Jan 3-16

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Hello everyone,

From January 3 to January 16, the Estonian Chess Federation will hold a Paul Keres Memorial Chess Festival in Tallinn. Paul Keres was elected the Estonian Sportsman of the 20th century. The international tournament of the Paul Keres Memorial Festival will take place from January 10 to January 16, 2014. It will be a 9-round Swiss system event with the prize fund of 10 000 euros. Regulations and a list of already registered participants can be found from the special webpage of the Festival - http://www.maleliit.ee/tabelid/2013/Keres/

If you wish to take part in the tournament, please contact the Estonian Chess Federation at maleliit@maleliit.ee. (FIDE)

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Kasparov Promotes Chess in Estonia

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Hi everyone,

Legendary chess champion Gary Kasparov is on a trip to Estonia this week to introduce the EU-endorsed Chess in School program, which aims to promote the game among children aged eight to 16. The long-term goal of the project is to make chess a part of grade school curriculum in all 27 EU member states.

 

During his stay, the 49-year-old chess legend and political activist will meet with Minister of Education Jaak Aaviksoo and Minister of Culture Rein Lang. On Wednesday, Kasparov will be holding a tournament for 20 young Estonian players at Tallinn's Nordic Hotel Forum. A speed chess tournament for both professionals and amateurs will take place at the city's Wabaduse cafe on Friday.

The same day, Kasparov, along with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, will be taking part in an innovation-themed debate at the Pärnu Finance Conference.

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