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14-Year-Old Prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Enters World Chess Top 100

14-Year-Old Prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Enters World Chess Top 100

XB
July 25, 2025

History was made this week in Marseille as 14-year-old Turkish grandmaster Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş officially broke into the top 100...

Magnus Carlsen Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to a Chess Match in Saudi Arabia

Magnus Carlsen Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to a Chess Match in Saudi Arabia

XB
July 25, 2025

Magnus Carlsen seriously challenges football legend Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match while in Riyadh for the 2025 Esports World...

Andy Woodward Wins the 2025 U.S. Junior Chess Championship

Andy Woodward Wins the 2025 U.S. Junior Chess Championship

XB
July 24, 2025

Rising American star Grandmaster Andy Woodward has officially claimed the 2025 U.S. Junior Championship title, capping off a stellar performance...

Vladimir Fedoseev Wins Biel Grandmasters 2025 in Thrilling Finale

Vladimir Fedoseev Wins Biel Grandmasters 2025 in Thrilling Finale

XB
July 24, 2025

Biel, Switzerland — Vladimir Fedoseev has claimed the Biel Grandmaster Triathlon 2025 title in stunning fashion, defeating Saleh Salem in...

Hikaru Nakamura Exposes Major Flaws in “Freestyle Chess” Las Vegas Tournament

Hikaru Nakamura Exposes Major Flaws in “Freestyle Chess” Las Vegas Tournament

XB
July 24, 2025

Hikaru Nakamura highlights several significant problems with the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas, stemming from what he perceives...

Czech Open 2025: Where Legends Clash and Records Fall in Pardubice

Czech Open 2025: Where Legends Clash and Records Fall in Pardubice

XB
July 23, 2025

Pardubice, Czech Republic – The Czech Open 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive...

World Champion Gukesh’s Rare Titled Tuesday Appearance Sparks Buzz Despite 18th-Place Finish

World Champion Gukesh’s Rare Titled Tuesday Appearance Sparks Buzz Despite 18th-Place Finish

NM
July 23, 2025

In a rare foray into the online blitz chess world, reigning world champion Gukesh D surprised fans by participating in...

Oskemen Open 2025: A Festival of Upsets, Talents, and Chess History in the Making

Oskemen Open 2025: A Festival of Upsets, Talents, and Chess History in the Making

XB
July 21, 2025

The city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, also known as Oskemen, has once again transformed into the capital of the 64 squares. From...

Aronian Triumphs in Las Vegas: A Career-Crowning Freestyle Chess Victory

Aronian Triumphs in Las Vegas: A Career-Crowning Freestyle Chess Victory

XB
July 21, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada — Under the glittering lights of Sin City, 42-year-old GM Levon Aronian delivered one of the most...

GM David Brodsky Wins 13th New York International Super Swiss Championship

GM David Brodsky Wins 13th New York International Super Swiss Championship

XB
July 21, 2025

New York, July 20, 2025 — Grandmaster David Brodsky won the 13th New York International Super Swiss Championship with an...

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