International Coverage of the KL Open

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To date three of the five most popular international English language websites has carried the KLCA’s press release on the 3rd KL International Open Chess Championship and we are grateful for their recognition and support.

KL Open Update - FIDE 

www.fide.com

 

KL Open Update - Chessdom

www.chessdom.com

 

Kl Open Update - Polgar

  www.susanpolgar.blogspot.com

 

During the KL Open itself we hope these friends and a few others who are setup to do so will provide regular coverage – we are now putting in place all that is needed to supply articles, interviews, photos, games and even video - and we know that once the KL Open is over many will also publish reports.

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