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Dvorkovich Visits Andorra's Chess Boom | Andorra News
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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich made his historic first visit to Andorra, where he witnessed the record-breaking 42nd Andorra International Open Chess Tournament—drawing 211 players from 33 countries. Making the ceremonial first move, Dvorkovich praised Andorra’s thriving chess culture, crediting government-backed school programs as a blueprint for small nations. His trip, timed with his FIDE re-election campaign, spotlighted chess’s global expansion, especially for women and marginalized communities. He also hinted at future FIDE-Andorra collaborations, possibly hosting events in museums or libraries within two years. The six-day tournament, featuring a 12,000 Euro prize fund, showcased chess’s enduring power in even the smallest of nations.
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