ChessBase 17 - Megapaket - Edition 2024
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Press Release
The Grand Slam Chess Association (GSCA) has been established today in Wijk aan Zee. The Corus tournament (in Wijk aan Zee), Linares, M-tel Masters Sofia and Bilbao will set up this great classical chess circuit, from 2008. The winners of Wijk aan Zee, Linares and Sofia 2008, and a fourth player to be determined, will play the Masters in Bilbao (autumn 2008).
Several meetings along the last months have been necessary to reach this basic and fundamental agreement. Each of the four founder members will preserve its identity and independence. The next meeting will be in Linares (March 8th and 9th). The main targets for that meeting are the legal constitution, the official presentation and the publication of much more details. The Grand Slam is open for the incorporation of new members at any time.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has been informed immediately, and the Chess Players Association will receive an official letter. Is the GSCA wish to establish a cordial and fruitful cooperation with both bodies.
In Wijk aan Zee, January 17th 2007.
Signed by:
Andoni Madariaga (Bilbao)
Dolf Vos (Corus Chess Tournament Wijk aan Zee)
Juan Fernandez (Major of Linares)
Silvio Danailov (M-tel Masters Sofia)
