Alireza Firouzja

In one of the most dramatic finishes in Grand Chess Tour (GCT) history and the first ever to be decided by an Armageddon tiebreak, Grandmaster (GM) Alireza Firouzja from France …

Alireza Firouzja has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 due to an ankle injury. Alireza commented: “Unfortunately, due to an ankle injury sustained …

A major new chapter begins for one of the crown jewels of the international chess calendar. For the first time in thirteen years, Norway Chess is leaving its traditional home …

National selector Laurent Fressinet has officially announced the rosters for the French national teams set to compete in the upcoming Chess Olympiad. The 46th World Chess Olympiad is set to …

The opening leg of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) concluded with a statement victory for American chess. Grandmaster Hans Niemann, appearing for the first time as a wildcard entry, …

The 11th edition of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) kicks off in Warsaw with the Super Rapid & Blitz Poland, held from May 3 to May 10, 2026. This event …

Chess returns to the Esports World Cup in 2026 following a successful debut at last year’s event. On its biggest stage ever, Chess cemented its place in the larger esports …

The 1st Freestyle Chess Grand Slam is set to take place from 7-14 February in Weissenhaus, Germany. The event will feature 10 players, nine invited, and the Winner of the …

The FIDE World Blitz Chess Champion 2024 will be determined today in the knockout phase of the tournament! After 10 players tied for the top in the phase one, the …

The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship is taking place from 30-31 December in New York, USA. The event is played with 13-swiss rounds scheduled for day 1, followed by …