The Ukrainian Chess Federation has concluded its Women’s National Team selection tournament in Uzhgorod, confirming the first wave of players destined for the 2026 Samarkand Olympiad. The nine-players round-robin event, …
Argentinian prodigy IM Faustino Oro, affectionately dubbed the “Messi of Chess”, has officially become a global powerhouse! Not just in classical chess, but as a dominant force in the digital …
In a move that has left the chess world doing a double-take, England’s GM David Howell has announced his retirement from chess to pursue a rather different field: Floristry. The …
The Reykjavik Chess Open returns this Wednesday, 25 March, with more than 440 players from 51 countries arriving in the Icelandic capital! The event is played in 9 rounds (swiss …
The Menorca Chess Open 2026 returns to Ciutadella from 7–12 April, featuring a dual-format structure of Swiss opens and an elite invitational round-robin event. The event comprises Open A and …
While the modern chess world often feels dominated by rapid-fire ratings, high-stakes tours, and cheating dramas, a remarkable new study reminds us that the game has long served a far …
The 2026 Bled Chess Festival for Amateurs concluded this week, bringing 78 players to the stunning shores of Lake Bled. From 9–15 March, competitors rated under 2300 battled for the …
Prague International Chess Festival 2026 concluded yesterday in the capital of Czech Republic, after nine exciting days filled with rich chess programme. The Prague Chess Masters tournament was the highlight …
European Chess Union (ECU) announced the launch of new event in European chess calendar – European Chess Super League! The event will gather eight of Europe’s strongest chess clubs in …
IM Damir Levacic and WGM Tatiana Dornbusch are newly crowned chess champions of еру Principality. The Monaco Chess Championship 2026, a 7-round Swiss tournament held from February 23 to March 1, brought together the …
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