Following the fifth round of the Women's Candidates Tournament, a dynamic shift has occurred at the top, resulting in a three-way tie for the lead. Zhu Jiner and Kateryna Lagno have ascended to join Anna Muzychuk, with all three now standing at 3/5 points. Both Zhu and Lagno demonstrated strong

After three rounds at the Karlsruhe Chess Festival, 19 players lead the Freestyle Open A tournament with a perfect score of 3 out of 3. Among the frontrunners are renowned chess players such as Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, and Vincent Keymer. The early stages have already featured challenging

Javokhir Sindarov's impressive run showed no signs of slowing down in round five of the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. The young talent delivered a significant upset, defeating top seed Hikaru Nakamura with the black pieces, which pushed his remarkable score to 4.5 out of 5. Fabiano Carua

Hong Kong is poised to host the highly anticipated fourth edition of the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, scheduled to take place from June 16 to 22, 2026. These prestigious tournaments are widely popular among players and spectators alike, offering a distinctive arena where

The FIDE Candidates Tournaments represent the ultimate qualifying stage in the journey toward the World Chess Championship title. These esteemed competitions gather eight of the planet's most formidable chess players, who engage in a rigorous double round-robin series comprising fourteen rounds

The rook versus pawns endgame is one of the most frequently encountered and crucial scenarios in chess. Developing proficiency in this critical phase can provide a decisive advantage, enabling you to convert winning positions into victories and even secure draws against less experienced opponen

The highly anticipated Freestyle Chess Open has commenced in Karlsruhe, forming a key part of the larger grenke Chess Festival. This grand festival has attracted almost 4,000 participants competing in various chess events. The main Freestyle Open tournament, spearheaded by chess legends Magnus

The April 2026 FIDE world rankings reveal consistent stability at the very pinnacle, with Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana firmly holding onto their respective first, second, and third positions. Further down the list, Vincent Keymer experienced a minor point reduction, whic

The Grenke Freestyle Chess Open is currently underway, running from April 2nd to 6th at the Karlsruhe Convention Centre in Germany. This exciting tournament features a challenging nine-round Swiss format, designed to test the skills of participants. Players are competing under classical tim

Amin Tabatabaei secured a resounding victory at the Reykjavík Open. His path to the championship included an impressive streak of seven consecutive wins, culminating in the trophy after two draws in the concluding rounds. US Grandmaster Zhou Jianchao claimed second place, finishing just half a

Following the intense fourth round of the Women's Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, Anna Muzychuk and Bibisara Assaubayeva now share the top spot. The day saw two decisive games that significantly impacted the standings: Anna Muzychuk secured a crucial victory against Kateryna Lagno, while Zh