News - 0000-1949 on CFC

CCF Renamed to Chess Federation of Canada (CFC)

Mon, 31 Dec 1945 00:00:00 +0000

In 1945, the Canadian Chess Federation (CCF) is renamed to the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC).

The CCF was renamed to avoid confusion with a Canadian political party also known as the CCF, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. The CCF party was founded in 1932. In 1961, it was succeeded by the New Democratic Party.

Canadian Chess Federation (CCF) Replaces CCA

Sat, 31 Dec 1932 00:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Chess Federation (CCF) replaces the Canadian Chess Association (CCA) that was founded in 1872. For the first time, the CCF includes representation from all major cities in Canada.

Alexander Alekhine Becomes the 4th World Champion

Tue, 29 Nov 1927 00:00:00 +0000

See wikipedia.

After holding the title for 6 years, José Raúl Capablanca loses the match and title to Alexander Alekhine.

FIDE is Founded

Sun, 20 Jul 1924 00:00:00 +0000

See article.

The International Chess Federation, known by its French name Fédération Internationale des Échecs or FIDE, was founded July 20, 1924 in Paris, France at the Town Hall of the 9th arrondissement (map).

Paris was hosting the Summer Olympics in 1924. In the spirit of the athletic Olympics, the first international team chess tournament was organized, considered the first “unofficial” Chess Olympiad. This brought together representatives from many countries and so was an opportunity to found an international organization for chess.

José Raúl Capablanca Becomes the 3rd World Champion

Thu, 28 Apr 1921 00:00:00 +0000

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After holding the title for 27 years, Emanuel Lasker loses the match and title to José Raúl Capablanca.

The match was to last 24 games, 12.5 points, or 8 wins whichever came first. However, Lasker resigned the match after 14 games. Capablanca’s score was zero losses, 4 wins, 10 draws or 9/14 (64%).

Emanuel Lasker Becomes the 2nd World Champion

Sat, 26 May 1894 00:00:00 +0000

See wikipedia.

Games 12 to 19 of 19 were played in Montreal.

Wilhelm Steinitz Becomes the 1st World Champion

Mon, 29 Mar 1886 00:00:00 +0000

See wikipedia.

The match would last until a player had 10 wins. Steinitz won the match and title with a score of +10-5=5 or 12.5/20.

Canadian Chess Association (CCA) is Founded

Tue, 24 Sep 1872 00:00:00 +0000

See History of Chess

Rules: Castling for King and Rook

Thu, 31 Dec 1620 00:00:00 +0000

See wikipedia.

The castling rules of the modern game of chess were introduced in 1620 in France and 1640 in England.

Rules: More Moves For Pawns and Queens

Fri, 31 Dec 1475 00:00:00 +0000

See wikipedia and queens.

During the 15th century in Europe, the rules for chess continued their evolution toward the modern game we now today:

Pawns could now move two squares on its first move.
This change necessitated the en passant rule. Without en passant, a pawn could unfairly scoot past an advanced enemy pawn by moving two squares, jumping over the square on which the enemy pawn could have captured it.
Queens could now move like a rook and a bishop. Prior to this change, the queen could move only 1 or 2 squares and was relatively weak.