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The 28th Open Rapide de Nantes took place on 12th April in Nantes, France, attracting a strong field of international and club players. The annual event took place at the …

The chess showdown at the Blitz Society in Paris has concluded, with GM Hans Moke Niemann emerging as the victor in his 12-game clash against GM Awonder Liang. The event …

Norway Chess has officially closed a significant $10 million share issue, marking a major milestone in its quest to globalize the sport. The funding round, which values the company at …

The Melbourne Chess Club is set to become the epicenter of Australian chess this week as the third edition of the Melbourne International Open (MIO) kicks off. Organized by Independent …

The V Menorca Chess Open concluded today in Ciutadella, cementing its status as a premier destination on the international circuit. The festival, which ran from April 7–12, featured a unique …

The world of documentary filmmaking often relies on grit, vision, and occasionally, a literal “glitch in the Matrix.” For Bianca Mitchell-Avila, a young chess player and filmmaker from New Mexico, …

The 5th edition of the Mikis Theodorakis International Chess Tournament was held from 3-9 April in Chania, Greece. The event featured nearly 150 participants across three categories (Open A, B, …

STATEMENT OF UKRAINIAN CHESS FEDERATION Dear Chess Friends, Due to reports of ongoing efforts to create division within European chess, including the use of our federation’s name to disseminate misinformation …

We are delighted to announce that ChessFest will be returning to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 12th July 2026, 12pm-7pm.  Once again, we’ll be taking over the whole square for a day of …

The 13th Annual Reno – Larry Evans Memorial Open concluded its 6-round Swiss sprint at the J Resort Casino Hotel with a major upset in the Open Section. In a …