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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 …

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 …

The chess community is eagerly awaiting the premiere of the new documentary “Madwoman’s Game,” a project that masterfully blends high-end cinematography with the deep philosophy of the ancient game. What …

The most talked-about man in chess is finally ready to talk. Hans Niemann, the Grandmaster at the center of the 2022 Sinquefield Cup drama, has announced he is officially “setting …

In the official press release published on the ECU website, the European Chess Union expressed its regrets for the conduct and the outcomes of the FIDE General Assembly which was …

The European Women’s Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025 took place from 8-12 January in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. The Championship gathered record-breaking 143 players from 30 European federations in the Rapid …