100 vs 100 | FIDE 100 Years

Team Matches on 100 Boards

Not only is the International Chess Federation celebrating its centenary anniversary in 2024, but so is the Latvian Chess Federation, founded on April 13, 1924.

These magnificent milestones will be celebrated in the best traditions of the Baltic countries with team matches on 100 boards.

This event is a part of the 13th International Chess Festival "RTU Open" 2024. For more information, please visit rtuopen.com.

Team

Place

Team LATVIA

Team LITHUANIA

Team ESTONIA

Team FIDE

History

1976

This tradition arose in 1976 when the first match between Latvia and Estonia ended in a draw of 50:50.

2005

In 2005, the Lithuanian Chess Federation joined this tradition but only competed against Latvia, never Estonia.

2024

In 2024, the FIDE team including players worldwide is invited to join this tradition, leading to a round-robin tournament among all four teams.

Latvia

Estonia

Results of the last three matches played

Year

City

Result

2002

Riga

2005

Parnu

2018

Valka

Latvia

Lithuania

Results of the last three matches played

Year

City

Result

2005

Liepaja

2006

Kaunas

2018

Liepaja

Information

Teams from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia should be composed exclusively of players representing their respective federations.

FIDE team may include players from any federation, including Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia as well.

Teams won't have separate boards for specific player groups like women, juniors, seniors, etc. The criteria for selecting team players are at each federation's discretion.

To apply to be part of the team, please fill out the registration form.

Your application will be reviewed by the team manager, who will determine the team composition.

The Latvian Chess Federation will arrange buses for player transportation. The bus schedule is planned as follows: