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FIDE President Elections 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Every four years, the chess world chooses the person who will lead its most important organization. In 2026, delegates from...
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Why Nurgyul Salimova Is Considering Leaving the Bulgarian Chess Federation, and Where She Could Go Next
Nurgyul Salimova, currently Bulgaria’s top-ranked female chess player, has publicly warned that she may stop representing her country. The 23-year-old...
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Why Hikaru Nakamura Skipped the 2026 Chess Olympiad?
Hikaru Nakamura confirmed he will not play in the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, scheduled from September 15 to 27....
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Hans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi: The Real Reasons Behind Their Conflict
The friction between Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi comes from something deeper than results. They have played each other, but...
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Roman Shogdzhiev Becomes the Youngest Player in History to Achieve a GM Norm
Roman Shogdzhiev, born in 2015, scored 6 out of 9 and finished 10th at the Asian Championship. That result was...
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The Most Powerful Figure in Vietnamese Chess Resigns Amid Selection and Funding Controversies
Nguyen Minh Thang, Standing Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Chess Federation, has submitted his resignation, citing health...
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Teenager Defeats Grandmaster While Finishing With More Time Than He Started
MONGOLIA – At the Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, 17-year-old IM Pham Tran Gia Phuc produced one of...
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Why Has FIDE Still Not Responded in the Kramnik Disciplinary Case?
More than 6 months have passed since the Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) case against Vladimir Kramnik was initiated, yet...
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Hans Niemann’s Endgame AI Explained: Funding, Features, and Controversy
Hans Moke Niemann – American grandmaster and streaming personality – has quietly shifted from chess boards to the tech startup...
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Magnus Carlsen Beats Gukesh with Black at Norway Chess 2026
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in the classical game of Round 4 at the...