As the European Chess Championship in Katowice approaches its final weekend, David Anton and Nijat Abasov are currently joint leaders with 7½ points out of 9. Their paths are set to cross in the penultimate tenth round on Saturday, promising a decisive encounter. Following closely, just half a

Nihal Sarin has emerged as the sole winner of the Masters section at the Open Chess Menorca 2026. He concluded the tournament with a performance half a point superior to that of Ruslan Ponomariov and Richard Rapport. Following them, a full point behind, were World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and

After five rounds of the European Chess Championship held in Katowice, a group of six players has emerged at the top, each having accumulated 4½ points out of a possible 5. This strong performance follows a calm draw between two of the initial frontrunners, Eduardo Iturrizaga and Robert Hovhannisya

The eleventh round of the Candidates Open was marked by a series of draws, a development that significantly favored Javokhir Sindarov. This outcome allows the Uzbek grandmaster to maintain his leading position in the tournament, holding a two-point advantage over Anish Giri. With only three round

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The 2026 European Chess Championship, organized by the Polish Chess Federation, is currently underway in Katowice. The prestigious tournament, which commenced on April 7th and concludes on April 19th, sees 501 players battling for the continental crown, substantial prize money, and a coveted s

Javokhir Sindarov has further solidified his leading position at the Candidates Tournament held in Cyprus. He achieved his sixth victory in ten rounds, remaining undefeated, by outplaying Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a dynamic encounter. In other matches, Anish Giri, who currently holds

Following the significant success of the miniseries 'The Queen's Gambit' and the documentary about Judit Polgar titled 'The Queen of Chess,' Netflix is once again turning its attention to the world of chess with a new film. The documentary, named 'Untold: Chess Mates,' centers on the highly

The FIDE World Championship cycle culminates in the Candidates Tournaments, the ultimate qualifying stage. This prestigious event features eight of the globe's strongest chess grandmasters, battling it out in a double round-robin format across fourteen intense rounds of classical chess. In

In this expertly crafted course, Grandmaster Elisabeth Pähtz provides an in-depth exploration of the classical London System, emphasizing its characteristic early Bf4 development. She meticulously unveils the dynamic structures and strategic concepts that emerge from this robust opening. The cu

Vincent Keymer has clinched the title at the grenke Freestyle Chess Open in Karlsruhe, securing his spot in the 2027 Freestyle Chess World Championship. His overall victory came after a swift draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the ninth and final round. Both Keymer and Vachier-Lagrave concl