In late August 2025, popular chess streamer and educator Levy Rozman – better known as GothamChess – released a video that was part announcement, part celebration, and part rant. At the center was news that the Esports World Cup will now host a season-long Champions Chess Tour qualification cycle, giving chess a more structured and … Read more
It was meant to be a fun exhibition game between the world’s greatest human chess player and one of the world’s most talked-about AIs. But when Magnus Carlsen played ChatGPT blindfolded, the match quickly spiraled from logic to lunacy, culminating in both sides making illegal moves, and Carlsen checkmating the AI with a king that … Read more
Liverpool’s St George’s Hall witnessed history in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships, and it wasn’t just about who won the title. On Sunday, Bodhana Sivanandan, a 10-year-old from Harrow, London, became the youngest girl in history to defeat a grandmaster in classical chess. At just 10 years, 5 months, and 3 … Read more
Hikaru Nakamura has finally said what many in the chess world have suspected for months: he’s likely done with Freestyle Chess. “Will I play the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in South Africa? Very unlikely. I don’t think I’ll be playing. I mean, truth be told, I don’t think I’ll be playing any more Freestyle Chess … Read more
The first 2 rounds of the FIDE World Schools Team Championship 2025 kicked off in Washington, D.C. with fireworks on the board. A mix of upsets, clean sweeps, and standout individual performances proved that ratings aren’t everything and every team came ready to fight. Round 1 – Underdogs Make a Statement Cyprus 2–2 Slovakia Despite … Read more
Magnus Carlsen is one of the greatest chess players the world has ever seen. Some fans even call him the GOAT — the Greatest of All Time. But when we compare him with past legends, is he truly the number one? Let’s look at the numbers and the names, that define chess greatness. Who’s Been … Read more
This August, the quiet city of Maia, Portugal, will come alive with chess. The Maia International Chess Festival is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Hosted by the Maia Chess Academy, this event will welcome players and fans from all over the world. The Main Event: Maia Masters At the heart of the festival is … Read more
At the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Hikaru Nakamura challenged the direction chess is heading, especially as it collides with entertainment, esports, and the influence of Magnus Carlsen. And his words are direct. “I am concerned that chess is going in a certain direction where Magnus is trying to have his cake and eat … Read more
For the first time ever, chess is part of the Esports World Cup. This is a major step for the game. It shows how chess has changed with the times. From its roots in India centuries ago to the online matches of today, chess has now entered the world of esports. The Esports World Cup … Read more
The big “Freestyle Chess” event in Las Vegas was supposed to be new and exciting, but it caused a lot of problems. After another top player, Hikaru Nakamura spoke up, Fabiano Caruana is now sharing his side. In an interview, he confirmed that his video about the event was even taken down! Caruana explains how … Read more
