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In a move celebrating sporting excellence and national promise, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially honoured Roman Dehtiarov with the prestigious “Future of Ukraine” award. This presidential distinction award …

The chess world is stunned after one of the most improbable underdog stories in the history of the game unfolded at the 2026 European Individual Chess Championship in Katowice, Poland! …

A little-known German company has poured millions into elite chess. Its partners, business ties, and global footprint are drawing increasing scrutiny. After the ChessBase deal with Freedom Finance, another Germany-based …

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 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, …

Netflix Sports has finally confirmed the rumors, announcing a new installment of their acclaimed UNTOLD series, titled “Chess Mates.” The documentary is set to air on April 7 with a …

In a landmark ruling that resonates far beyond the 64 squares, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered a decisive blow to the Russian Chess Federation (CFR). The …

As the global chess community turns its eyes toward Paphos for the scheduled opening of the FIDE Candidates Tournament this Saturday, a series of alarming developments has cast a shadow …

With less than ten days remaining until the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates Tournaments, the chess world has been plunged into a state of high-level …