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Anatoly Karpov Full Interview: “I Could Compete With Carlsen” — Views on Magnus Carlsen, Fischer, and Kasparov
Anatoly Karpov turned 75 on May 23. In a wide-ranging interview, the 12th World Champion reflected on his early passion...
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Vincent Keymer Wins Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 Without Playoff
GM Vincent Keymer secured first place at the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 after defeating GM Jorden van Foreest in...
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FIDE seeks clarification from Vietnam Chess Federation over unusual course payments
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has asked the Vietnam Chess Federation to provide a formal explanation regarding the organization and...
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12 American Chess Players Headline the 2026 World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships
The 2026 World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships will take place in Hong Kong from June 16 to June 22,...
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Why Did Firouzja Play in Bed? The Full Story Behind the Most Bizarre Moment in Elite Chess History
In elite chess, players are used to battling through nerves, fatigue, and pressure. But what happened at the 2026 Superbet...
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Top 10 Strongest Chess Engines in 2026
Chess engines are stronger than ever in 2026. With better algorithms, smarter evaluation methods, and faster hardware, modern engines now...
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Vietnam’s top female players miss Olympiad after controversial selection process
Vietnam’s women’s chess team heads to the 2026 Olympiad without its two highest-ranked players, following a disputed registration process that...
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Why Alireza Firouzja Is No Longer Playing for France
The announcement sounded dramatic, but the reality is far less sudden. When the French Chess Federation (FFE) confirmed that Alireza...
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Faustino Oro Becomes the Second-Youngest Grandmaster in Chess History at 12
Argentine prodigy Faustino Oro has become the second-youngest Grandmaster in history after securing his final norm at the Sardinia World...
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Hans Niemann Wins 2026 Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz Poland: Full Standings
Wildcard entry Hans Niemann captured the biggest title of his career after winning the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland,...