Alireza Firouzja

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 …

FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 takes place from 26-28 December in New York, USA. The event features 13 rounds (swiss system) in the Open competition, and 11 rounds (swiss …