Peter Doggers
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Author of THE CHESS REVOLUTION: https://t.co/D4ivmMo5W0 Host of THE CHESS NEWS PODCAST: https://t.co/BwDrUH6pub I write regularly for @Chesscom.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joined August 2009
Can’t believe it’s finally there! THE CHESS REVOLUTION is out now. If you see it in your local book store, send me a pic 😀📖 https://t.co/5a71HlgxJS
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Chess fans can now order their English copy of The Chess Revolution by Peter Doggers, one of the world's leading chess journalists.
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At least two federations have threatened to take FIDE to CAS following a General Assembly that has been criticized and described as chaotic. My story:
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FIDE approved the lifting of sanctions on Russia and Belarus following an online General Assembly, but the proceedings have been criticized by several federations, and could face legal challenges.
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"When Vladimir Kramnik was on the other side of cheating allegations." In the third episode of Masters and Matches, we discuss the infamous Toiletgate affair from 2006! Don't miss it, spread the word about this podcast and subscribe if you like it. 🙏 https://t.co/rgKskAQoED
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Watch @TheAcademy Award-winning WAR IS OVER! on YouTube now: https://t.co/BLVs88pZAx Proceeds go to @WarChildUSA, supporting children affected by conflict worldwide - thanks @seanonolennon! More info: https://t.co/hwjokbZ8Ee
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The Chess Federation of Norway 🇳🇴 considers @FIDE_chess recent decision to bring back Russian 🇷🇺 teams is void, and wants to appeal the decision to CAS: https://t.co/ASlKjtU2qQ
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Congratulations to 12-year-old Faustino Oro on scoring his 2nd GM norm! He still has 3 months in which to become the youngest grandmaster in chess history: https://t.co/Ikmze9Jnrt
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The Chess News Podcast Week 10: ➡️ Aronian Wins Freestyle Chess Grand Slam South Africa ➡️ Carlsen Wins Overall Freestyle Tour ➡️ FIDE General Assembly Controversy ➡️ and more https://t.co/w0DVPHqdSH
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Podcastaflevering · The Chess News Podcast · 15-12-2025 · 12 min.
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@peterdoggers It was the most rigged procedure ever witnessed Peter. No rules, no statutes, mixed proposals on purpose, refusing to put Malcolm Pein's motion, and secret votes against article 17.15 of statutes. I am literally speechless and I have seen many things with my own eyes in the past,
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A majority of chess delegates just went against IOC recommendations and voted in a secret ballot (which is possibly against FIDE’s own statutes!) to allow Russian and Belarus teams back in official events. And yes, the flawed ‘don’t mix sport with politics’ argument was used.
FIDE Delegates at the General Assembly vote in favor of lifting all restrictions against Russia and Belarus.
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It is encouraging to read Carsten Hansen’s review of my book Capablanca & Alekhine, published in the latest issue of American Chess Magazine. The book received the highest possible rating of five stars. I will share only a few brief lines from the full review: "Everything about
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Congrats @LevAronian for yet another Freestyle victory! My story:
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“@MagnusCarlsen Clinches Grand Slam Title Early” My report for @chess_freestyle: https://t.co/roV2yiMmCL
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The Chess News Podcast Ep 09: Awesome Abdusattorov in London, Underwater Freestyle Fun! https://t.co/yXRChENm1B via @YouTube
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Podcastaflevering · The Chess News Podcast · 08-12-2025 · 9 min.
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Why was chess so popular in the Soviet Union? The second episode of Masters and Matches explains by telling about Moscow 1925, the first super tournament in the Russian capital and a career's peak for Efim Bogoljubow. Now also on YouTube: https://t.co/CvOwOBcLEU
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Hans Niemann kept his word, beating Fabiano Caruana to win the first-ever Freestyle Diving Chess title 🏊📷. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian met 200 fans and played a 20-board simul, alongside Keymer and Leko. Finals start Dec 8! 👉 https://t.co/O2lyZMGhkT
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Episode 8 of The Chess News Podcast! I discuss the FIDE World Cup, the @london_chess Classic, Google DeepMind's The Thinking Game, and more. Spotify https://t.co/kq57somvy8 Apple https://t.co/cFIKItbAIG YouTube https://t.co/b13FXc3H66
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A fourth win in a row for Abdusattorov! My round 5 report of the @london_chess classic: https://t.co/GkiAbSnaOR
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GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov extended his lead on Sunday at the London Chess Classic's Elite Tournament to a full point after winning his fourth game in a row, against GM Nikolas Theodorou.
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Another great round at the @london_chess Classic saw Abdusattorov win his third game in a row, but Firouzja is keeping the pace! Here's my report with players' comments to the games: https://t.co/tUhniIRKwl
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja and Luke McShane won their games in the 4th round of the 2025 London Chess Classic.
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Abdusattorov's preparation, McShane's blunder, and Theodorou's attack. Here's my round 2 report of the @london_chess Classic with pictures by @johnchess! https://t.co/8JC5uQneUN
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GMs Alireza Firouzja, Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Nikolas Theodorou scored their first wins in Round 2 of the London Chess Classic's Elite Tournament.
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The wonderful @london_chess Classic got underway on Wednesday with Abdusattorov and Firouzja among the participants. My report on the first round: https://t.co/yKDS0faESE
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An exciting first round at the London Chess Classic saw all games ending in draws, but not without quite a bit of fighting chess on the boards.
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