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Why Nurgyul Salimova Is Considering Leaving the Bulgarian Chess Federation, and Where She Could Go Next
Nurgyul Salimova, currently Bulgaria’s top-ranked female chess player, has publicly warned that she may stop representing her country. The 23-year-old...
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Hans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi: The Real Reasons Behind Their Conflict
The friction between Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi comes from something deeper than results. They have played each other, but...
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The Most Powerful Figure in Vietnamese Chess Resigns Amid Selection and Funding Controversies
Nguyen Minh Thang, Standing Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Chess Federation, has submitted his resignation, citing health...
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Why Has FIDE Still Not Responded in the Kramnik Disciplinary Case?
More than 6 months have passed since the Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) case against Vladimir Kramnik was initiated, yet...
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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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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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Hans Niemann Speaks Out: Netflix Documentary, Scandal, and the Truth Behind Chess Controversy
Hi r/chess, I’m Hans Niemann, Grandmaster and founder of Endgame.ai. Endgame.ai is a next-generation chess platform designed at the intersection...
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How Chess World Reacts to Untold: Chess Mates
When Untold: Chess Mates dropped on Netflix on April 7, it did more than revisit one of the most explosive...
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Christopher Yoo Returns to Competition After Banned Punch Incident
On January 17, 2026, American grandmaster Christopher Woojin Yoo officially becomes eligible to return to FIDE-rated tournament play, marking a...
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Why Wesley So Criticized the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship
When Wesley So speaks critically about the state of elite chess, it tends to carry weight. He is not an...