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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...

Dole Open 2025: A World-Class Chess Festival in France

Dole Open 2025: A World-Class Chess Festival in France

XB
July 18, 2025

The picturesque city of Aix-en-Provence, France, will transform into a battlefield of minds from July 19 to 27, 2025, as...

Pique Shocked by Carlsen’s Queen Sacrifice at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

Pique Shocked by Carlsen’s Queen Sacrifice at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

XB
July 18, 2025

Gerard Pique, former Barcelona and Spain defender, sat in the audience at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas,...

Carlsen Stumbles at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas

Carlsen Stumbles at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas

XB
July 17, 2025

USA – In a stunning twist on the opening day of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Las Vegas,...

The Andy Woodward Cheating Rumor: What Really Happened?

The Andy Woodward Cheating Rumor: What Really Happened?

LR
April 8, 2025

In March 2025, the chess world was rocked by an unprecedented blitz match between 14-year-old American grandmaster Andy Woodward and...

Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?

Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?

XB
February 18, 2025

Discover Freestyle Chess, a thrilling new take on chess backed by Magnus Carlsen, blending strategy and unpredictability to reshape the...

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?

XB
January 7, 2025

Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as...

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