06.08.2010
Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk is in Mainz, Germany, to participate in the famous "Chess Classic". She was a participant at the Press Conference, together with Vishy Anand, world chess champion, classical chess and Levon Aronian, rapid world chess champion. Read more here.
14.06.2010
We have just received the news that the Reigning Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk has been named Official Ambassador for the bid for the Chess Olympiads in Tromsø 2014, alongside Magnus Carlsen, current World #1 according to FIDE rating. Read the full press release and more on www.chessqueen.com.
12.06.2010
We are pleased to announce the inauguration of Alexandra's new chess blog, located at www.chessqueen.com, which will be the place where Alexandra will post her news and thoughts about chess. Her women's chess blog www.chessblog.com will expand to contain both men's and women's chess news, which has been an overwhelming request from fans all over the world.
29.05.2010
Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk just came back from a chess & tourism promotion trip to one of the 7 Wonders of the world: the Machu Picchu, Peru. The trip was intensely followed by the press and was shown Live country-wide on TV. Have a look at Alexandra's blog post, and the YouTube video of Game 3. Don't miss the official photo album with stunning photos of chess at the Machu Picchu. Alexandra also climbed to the top of the Waynapicchu, a climb reserved to few people, and was the first person to reach the top on May 24.
15.05.2010
Alexandra was a guest of honor at the Title I District Chess Championship in Miami yesterday. On the photo you see her with Program Director Elizabeth Tejada and Superintendent of schools Alberto Carvalho (who oversees the 4th largest school district in the USA). The Program and tournament (844 kids playing) is a great success and it's nice to see such great support for chess in schools. Read Alexandra's blog post and see the official photos of this event.
02.05.2010
Chess is great to promote products. It was a smart BUSINESS decision by JGB to invest in CHESS to promote their product Tarrito Rojo. The Queen of Chess, Alexandra Kosteniuk shares with you her impressions from her Promotion trip in Colombia, including her goodwill visits to foundations such as the "Pies Descalsos" of singer Shakira, just outside of Bogotá, and much more. Read the exclusive post on CHESSBLOG. We have nice photo albums: Tarrito Rojo Chess Talent, Fashion in Bogotá, and Tourism in Medellin. And don't miss Alexandra's emotional video about her trip to Colombia.
30.04.2010
It was probably the biggest combined chess & product promotion of the year: The Colombian company JGB, maker of the vitamin supplement "Tarrito Rojo" put much of their yearly advertising budget into inviting Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk and promoting chess to Colombian youth. The result was a massive chess tournament "Tarrito Rojo Chess Talent" in Bogotá and in Medellin, with many simuls, prizes, donations to charities. See the full photo album on ChessPics.
29.04.2010
We are pleased to present to you, from our photo partner ChessPics two web photo albums of Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk, "Fashion in Bogotá", and "Tourism in Medellin". They were taken while Alexandra was participating in the Chess Talent Tarrito Rojo 2010. More photos of the main event coming separately.
28.04.2010
Alexandra Kosteniuk is in Dubai for the Sport Accord Convention. She took advantage of that venue to support Chess to become an official Olympic Sport. Read the article of Gulf News about it. Feel free to leave a comment with your feelings about this issue.
25.04.2010
Alexandra traveled on her birthday from Miami to Indialantic, Florida, so she could give a 46-board simul during the Space Coast Chess Festival, in Indialantic, Florida. It went very well, and the final result was +42 =3 -1. Congratulations to Wayne Strickland for his win, as well as to Dr. Axel Stock of UCF, John Ludwig, and Eric Perlman for their draws. See the official photo album of this event.
21.04.2010 Champion for Peace Alexandra Kosteniuk inaugurated today the Chess for Peace (Ajedrez por la Paz) Center in Puerto Tejada, Colombia. This project, sponsored by FIDE, Peace and Sport, and the organization Colombianitos, is a chance for underprivileged kids to learn chess and benefit from the skills it teaches. See the official photo album of this event.
08.04.2010
Alexandra is pleased to offer for sale exclusive chess keychains, at the price of only $3 per piece and free shipping. You can find them on the ChessQueen chess shop.
03.03.2010
PRESS RELEASE: We are pleased to announce that Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk today joined "Champions for Peace", a club of top international athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport. Read or download the Press Release in English or in French. More will be posted during the day on Alexandra's chess blog.
20.02.2010
Is her function of President of the Chess Journalists of America (CJA), Alexandra Kosteniuk is reaching out to all of you to join the organization. One of the main benefits is to have access to the many prestigious awards the CJA gives out yearly. Read all about it on Alexandra's blog.
16.02.2010
PRESS RELEASE: Alexandra Kosteniuk and the organizers of the Space Coast Open Chess Festival jointly announced today that Grandmaster and reigning Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk will play a 50-board simile at the 17th Space Coast Open Chess Festival, at Indialantic, Florida, at 8 AM on April 24, 2010. Sign up here. Read full Press Release.
08.02.2010
PRESS RELEASE: The reigning Women’s World Chess Champion, Alexandra Kosteniuk, is now part of the Chess Attack team. By taking a stake in the Norwegian company Yes Games AS she becomes part owner and brand ambassador for Chess Attack. Read more... or download Press Release PDF.
05.02.2010
Chess is great to promote products. It was a smart BUSINESS decision by JGB to invest in CHESS to promote their product Tarrito Rojo. The Queen of Chess, Alexandra Kosteniuk shares with you her impressions from her Promotion trip in Colombia, including her goodwill visits to foundations such as the "Pies Descalsos" of singer Shakira, just outside of Bogotá, and much more. Read the exclusive post on CHESSBLOG.
13.01.2010
Today was Alexandra's first book signing for her newly released book "Diary of a Chess Queen", in Coral Gable's Books & Books. As the last book signing, it was a lively question and answer and most attendees left with an autographed copy of Alexandra's book.
Read Alexandra's report with photos of this event on her chess blog. On the photo to the left you can see Grandmaster Julio Becerra who just got his copy of Alexandra's book. If you'd like to order your own copy with free autograph, you can do it on Alexandra's web shop.
12.01.2010
Alexandra published a sample YouTube video of her new upcoming DVD "Chess Blitz Fever", which will contain tips about playing better blitz chess, as well as her wins, fully commented against world rated #1 Magnus Carlsen, World Champion Vishy Anand, and super-GM's Grischuk, Morozevich, Aronian, Gashimov, Judith Polgar, and Naiditsch. The DVD will hit the shelves by the end of February, free shipping if you pre-order it before then.
08.01.2010
Yesterday was Alexandra's first book signing for her newly released book "Diary of a Chess Queen", in the beautiful bookstore Barnes & Noble of Aventura, Florida. Lots of people came to her talk and signing session, the questions and answers kept everyone interested and tuned in to chess 100%. Read Alexandra's report with photos of this event on her chess blog. On the photo to the left is Alexandra and her promising student Rachel Gologorsky. There will be one book signing on Monday 8 PM at the Books & Books of Coral Gables, Florida. If you miss it, you can order your copy with free autograph on Alexandra's web shop.
Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk just came back from a chess & tourism promotion trip to one of the 7 Wonders of the world: the Machu Picchu, Peru. The trip was intensely followed by the press and was shown Live country-wide on TV. Have a look at 
Alexandra was a guest of honor at the Title I District Chess Championship in Miami yesterday. On the photo you see her with Program Director Elizabeth Tejada and Superintendent of schools Alberto Carvalho (who oversees the 4th largest school district in the USA). The Program and tournament (844 kids playing) is a great success and it's nice to see such great support for chess in schools. Read 
Chess is great to promote products. It was a smart BUSINESS decision by JGB to invest in CHESS to promote their product Tarrito Rojo. The Queen of Chess, Alexandra Kosteniuk shares with you her impressions from her Promotion trip in Colombia, including her goodwill visits to foundations such as the "Pies Descalsos" of singer Shakira, just outside of Bogotá, and much more. Read the exclusive post on 
It was probably the biggest combined chess & product promotion of the year: The Colombian company JGB, maker of the vitamin supplement "Tarrito Rojo" put much of their yearly advertising budget into inviting Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk and promoting chess to Colombian youth. The result was a massive chess tournament "Tarrito Rojo Chess Talent" in Bogotá and in Medellin, with many simuls, prizes, donations to charities. See the full photo album on 
We are pleased to present to you, from our photo partner 
Alexandra Kosteniuk is in Dubai for the Sport Accord Convention. She took advantage of that venue to support Chess to become an official Olympic Sport. Read 
Alexandra traveled on her birthday from Miami to Indialantic, Florida, so she could give a 46-board simul during the Space Coast Chess Festival, in Indialantic, Florida. It went very well, and the final result was +42 =3 -1. Congratulations to Wayne Strickland for his win, as well as to Dr. Axel Stock of UCF, John Ludwig, and Eric Perlman for their draws. See the 
Alexandra is pleased to offer for sale exclusive chess keychains, at the price of only $3 per piece and free shipping. You can find them on 
PRESS RELEASE: We are pleased to announce that Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk today joined "Champions for Peace", a club of top international athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport. Read or download the Press Release in 
Is her function of President of the 
PRESS RELEASE: Alexandra Kosteniuk and the organizers of the Space Coast Open Chess Festival jointly announced today that Grandmaster and reigning Women's World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk will play a 50-board simile at the 17th Space Coast Open Chess Festival, at Indialantic, Florida, at 8 AM on April 24, 2010. 
PRESS RELEASE: The reigning Women’s World Chess Champion, Alexandra Kosteniuk, is now part of the Chess Attack team. By taking a stake in the Norwegian company 
Today was Alexandra's first book signing for her newly released book "
Yesterday was Alexandra's first book signing for her newly released book "
