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Caruana: ‘I love many things that I’m terrible at’

Caruana: ‘I love many things that I’m terrible at’

LR
April 5, 2024

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.

Andy Woodward becomes World’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster

Andy Woodward becomes World’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster

LR
January 30, 2024

Although it's not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.

Liem Le Responds to Kramnik’s Cheating Allegations: ‘Unconvincing’

Liem Le Responds to Kramnik’s Cheating Allegations: ‘Unconvincing’

XB
January 29, 2024

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.

Dubov and Nepomniachtchi ‘match fixing’: What’s actually happened?

Dubov and Nepomniachtchi ‘match fixing’: What’s actually happened?

LR
December 30, 2023

Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov engaged in a playful yet "match prearranged" chess encounter, resulting in penalties for both at the 2023 Blitz World Championship in Uzbekistan.

Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship

LR
December 26, 2023

The ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has seen its fair share of controversies, particularly surrounding the...

Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look

Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look

LR
December 24, 2023

The world of online chess has been rocked by recent news as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, an esteemed figure...

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