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Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Crowned Champion at Dole Open 2025 After Dramatic Playoff Victory
In a thrilling conclusion to one of the strongest open tournaments of the year, Grandmaster Panneerselvam Iniyan of India clinched...
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Hans Niemann Slams Table in Frustration After Heartbreaking Loss at Esports World Cup Qualifier
A winning position. A ticking clock. And then, a furious slam. World number 18 Hans Niemann let out a raw...
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Fabiano Caruana’s BOMBSHELL: The Deleted Interview & Freestyle Chess’s Integrity Problem
The big “Freestyle Chess” event in Las Vegas was supposed to be new and exciting, but it caused a lot...
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A Miracle at Oskemen Open Chess 2025
How a 21‑year‑old Woman International Master is turning the tournament of giants into her personal fairy tale at Oskemen Open...
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Tired of 1…e5? 8 Semi-Open Defenses That Deserve More Respect
Surprise your opponents, avoid heavy theory, and rediscover offbeat defenses like Alekhine’s, the Pirc, and even the St. George. It...
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Nakamura vs. Freestyle Chess: A Growing Rift or Healthy Debate?
Hikaru Nakamura is no stranger to controversy. As one of the most followed chess personalities in the world and a...
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Jan Henric Buettner Responds to Hikaru Nakamura’s Criticism: “We’re Evolving, Not Stubborn”
In the wake of Hikaru Nakamura’s sharp critique of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam’s Las Vegas tournament, where he called...
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Blindfolded Brilliance: Praggnanandhaa Outsmarts ChatGPT in a Hilarious Showdown
In a charming blend of man vs. machine and chess comedy, 19-year-old Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa took on ChatGPT in a...
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14-Year-Old Prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Enters World Chess Top 100
History was made this week in Marseille as 14-year-old Turkish grandmaster Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş officially broke into the top 100...
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Magnus Carlsen Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to a Chess Match in Saudi Arabia
Magnus Carlsen seriously challenges football legend Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match while in Riyadh for the 2025 Esports World...
