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Carlsen vs Gukesh at Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown in Saint Louis Chess Club
The Saint Louis Chess Club is reopening as the world’s chess capital. With a new 30,000-square-foot facility, a cutting-edge tournament...

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Gukesh: “I wanted to be the world champion more than anybody else”
Before the start of the 2025 Saint Louis Grand Chess Tour events, Yasser Seirawan sat down with reigning World Champion...

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57th Annual Atlantic Open: $30,000 in Prizes Await in Washington, D.C.
The Atlantic Open returns for its 57th edition this summer, bringing one of the East Coast’s most prestigious chess traditions...

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20th Annual Indianapolis Open: Full Guide
The Hilton Garden Inn at the Indianapolis Airport will once again host the Indianapolis Open, marking the tournament’s 20th anniversary....

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2025 Seattle Chess Classic Concludes with Shared Victory
The 2025 Seattle Chess Classic concluded this weekend at Hotel 116 in Bellevue, Washington. The two-day event featured six rounds...

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2025 TCC DFW Summer FIDE: Championship Returns to Irving
The Texas Chess Center will host the 2025 TCC DFW Summer FIDE from August 22 to 24 in Irving, Texas....

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15th Annual Central California Open: $10,000 in Prizes, Top Players Expected
The Central California Open returns to Fresno this summer, marking its 15th edition. The tournament will be held at the...

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FIDE Top Countries August 2025: Full Rankings and Key Changes
FIDE has released the August 2025 federation rankings. The top remains stable, but a closer look shows small shifts and...

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The 2nd Koltanowski Memorial Tournament: Full Guide
This August, San Francisco will once again welcome players from all walks of life to honor one of chess’s most...

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2025 Seattle Chess Classic: Everything You Need to Know
The chess boards are ready. The clocks are set. And on August 16–17, 2025, Hotel 116 in Bellevue, Washington, will...