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How China Rules Women’s Chess – August 2025 FIDE Rankings
Take one look at the August 2025 FIDE rankings for women’s classical chess. One country stands out right away: China....
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FIDE Top 100 Classical Chess Rankings – August 2025 Analysis
It’s always exciting to see how the world of professional chess changes each month! The August 2025 ratings are in,...
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Carlsen Outduels Nakamura in Thriller, Reaches eSports World Cup Final
In a battle worthy of chess’s “El Clasico,” Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura in a heart-pounding armageddon decider to...
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Royal City Masters 2025: A Battle of Minds in Canada
From August 1 to August 6, the chess world will turn its eyes to Peter Clark Hall at the University...
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Almaty Region Open 2025 – Qonaev Cup: Battle of the Masters Begins This August
If you’re a chess lover rated 2400+, this is the tournament you don’t want to miss. The Almaty Region Open...
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2025 British Chess Championship: Everything You Need to Know
The 2025 British Chess Championship is just around the corner. This year, the tournament will take place from 31 July...
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Is Chess Becoming a Show? Hikaru Nakamura Voices Concern Over Carlsen’s Growing Influence
At the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Hikaru Nakamura challenged the direction chess is heading, especially as it collides...
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Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Defeats Peter Svidler 4–2, Climbs to World No. 87
The “Clash of Generations” lived up to its name, only this time, the future won. Turkish chess prodigy GM Yağız...
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Chess at Esports World Cup Starts Today: Big Names, Fast Games, and $1.5 Million on the Line
For the first time ever, chess is part of the Esports World Cup. This is a major step for the...
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Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Crowned Champion at Dole Open 2025 After Dramatic Playoff Victory
In a thrilling conclusion to one of the strongest open tournaments of the year, Grandmaster Panneerselvam Iniyan of India clinched...