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Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as Fischer Random or Chess960. This chess variant shakes up the traditional setup by randomizing the back rank’s pieces, creating 960 unique starting positions. Now, this variant is taking center stage in the form of the … Read more
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the title. The unusual resolution has sparked debates among chess enthusiasts and experts alike, with some accusing the players of “match-fixing.” The Agreement to Share the Title On New … Read more
Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years of frustration with FIDE. Is this the start of a chess revolution? “It’s all-out war with FIDE,” Carlsen told NRK shortly after leaving the championship. The Norwegian Grandmaster, visibly frustrated, revealed he is severing all … Read more
The king in chess is a paradox. On the one hand, it’s the most important piece on the board—checkmate it, and the game ends. On the other hand, it’s often seen as a fragile monarch, tucked away in a castle of pawns, hiding from the chaos of battle. But here’s the twist: the king isn’t … Read more
Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old chess player from India, dethroned defending champion Ding Liren on December 12 to become the 2024 World Chess Champion. The match was decided in the final classical game, where Gukesh clinched victory with a score of 7.5-6.5, avoiding the need for a rapid tiebreak. This win makes Gukesh the youngest World … Read more
In this Reddit interview, members of Chess.com’s Fair Play Team answer dozens of questions about detecting cheaters, closing over 2,500 accounts daily for cheating. TLDR Chess.com’s Fair Play team is at the forefront of ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for millions of players worldwide. With over 2,500 accounts closed daily for cheating—amounting to more … Read more
The 2024 World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju in Singapore promises a historic showdown, blending youth, experience, and global representation. The Contenders Ding Liren, crowned World Champion in 2023 after a hard-fought victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi, faces a difficult challenge as he defends his title. At 32, Ding’s journey has been irregular. … Read more
This is all the words Fabiano Caruana said during his interview with Levy Rozman (GothamChess) before the 2024 Candidates. Check out Caruana’s passion for chess, tennis, boxing, and more.
Although it’s not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.
Vietnamese chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem responded to former world champion Vladimir Kramnik’s claims of his games being “unusual,” stating that Kramnik’s approach to the issue lacked persuasiveness.