December 2018 FIDE Ratings

FIDE's December ratings are out and surprisingly little has changed across all rating categories. The World Championship did not lead to a new number one. The Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun will have to wait to claim the number one spot as well, since Hou Yifan played in the German League and is in no danger of dropping off the rating list due to inactivity despite her ongoing University studies. There was more of a shakeup in rapid and blitz ratings thanks to India's first ever super-tournament which featured both. | Pictured: Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun survived a strong challenge to hang on to her title, not unlike a certain Magnus Carlsen! | Photo: ugra2018.fide.com

Reactions of various chess federations to FIDE banning trans women

Chess - Chess, Fide Ratings

December 2018 Digital – 50 Moves Chess Magazine

December 2018 FIDE Ratings

U.S.A. Wins FIDE World Senior Team Championships 50+

Watson Book Review: Jones' Coffeehouse Repertoire

January 2018 FIDE Ratings: Green and evergreen

After today's outcome, if Wesley wins the Fide Circuit, Leinier is

USA top chess federation by 30 points : r/chess

The Couch Potato's Guide to the 2018 World Chess Championship

2021 US Chess Championships Opening Ceremony Streamed Live

FIDE - Wikipedia

2018 Chess Calendar