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Firouzja and Abdusattorov To Play in Chennai Grand Masters 2026 in July

Firouzja and Abdusattorov To Play in Chennai Grand Masters 2026 in July

Chennai Grand Masters organizers announced that Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja, and Dmitry Andreikin will participate in the 2026 Masters tournament. The event will take place from July 16 t…

"They were united only by money... But we had a strong team spirit!" — Aydin Suleymanli on the World Team Rapid and Blitz

"They were united only by money... But we had a strong team spirit!" — Aydin Suleymanli on the World Team Rapid and Blitz

Azerbaijani GM Aydin Suleymanli shared his thoughts on the teams at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2026. Suleymanli believes other teams were united only by money, and says his teamm…

Jules Moussard Wins Titled Tuesday with 1-Point Lead on June 23

Jules Moussard Wins Titled Tuesday with 1-Point Lead on June 23

French GM Jules Moussard scored 10 points with 10 wins to win the Titled Tuesday on June 23. Runner-up Denis Lazavik won 8 times and drew 2 times, which led him to finish second with 9 points.

"This is a horrendous idea clearly just motivated by money!" — Arbiter Chris Bird Criticizes FIDE's Rating Experiment

"This is a horrendous idea clearly just motivated by money!" — Arbiter Chris Bird Criticizes FIDE's Rating Experiment

International Arbiter Chris Bird criticized the FIDE and World Chess program, the 'First Rating Experiment'. Chris believes that online games should not be included in over-the-board rating calculati…

FIDE Rapid and Blitz Ratings Will Be Obtainable Online

FIDE Rapid and Blitz Ratings Will Be Obtainable Online

FIDE and World Chess announced the launch of the 'First Rating Experiment' program. The program aims to allow new players to earn their first official FIDE Rapid and Blitz rating through online play.

Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So Withdraw from Esports World Cup 2026

Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So Withdraw from Esports World Cup 2026

The official Esports World Cup website updated its player list for the 2026 tournament. Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So were removed from the list a month after qualifying for the event.

David Howell: "Two players in suits and ties — this is chess as it should be!"

David Howell: "Two players in suits and ties — this is chess as it should be!"

English GM David Howell shared his thoughts on one-on-one matches in chess. Howell says such matches have become less common, and notes their distinctive old-fashioned atmosphere.

“Almost every one of us were having dumb moments...” — MVL on His Team Performance at World Rapid and Blitz

“Almost every one of us were having dumb moments...” — MVL on His Team Performance at World Rapid and Blitz

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave commented on his team WR Chess’s performance at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2026. MVL says they had a lot of bad matches, and notes they were unlucky not to…

Keymer: "Magnus may not be as dominant as we're used to seeing him..."

Keymer: "Magnus may not be as dominant as we're used to seeing him..."

Vincent Keymer commented on his games against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Keymer says playing Magnus was special for him in the past, and notes that it’s difficult to assess Carlsen's curren…

"Fabiano wasn’t in his best form even before the Candidates... After two losses in a row, he had no clear chances for first place" — Wei Yi

"Fabiano wasn’t in his best form even before the Candidates... After two losses in a row, he had no clear chances for first place" — Wei Yi

Wei Yi commented on Fabiano Caruana's performance at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Wei says he considered Caruana the tournament favorite, and notes the psychological impact of Fabiano's two c…

Niemann: "I just chose to my team the players that I struggled the most against..."

Niemann: "I just chose to my team the players that I struggled the most against..."

Hans Moke Niemann commented on his team Endgame.AI's performance at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2026. Niemann says that all his teammates played well, and notes how he selected th…

Ding Liren: "I'm back to the competitive chess!"

Ding Liren: "I'm back to the competitive chess!"

17th World Champion Ding Liren commented on his message to fans after winning both gold medals at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2026. Ding notes his 2026 victories, and recalls the …

Nepo: "Cheating will kill chess sooner or later... Especially online play, but over-the-board too"

Nepo: "Cheating will kill chess sooner or later... Especially online play, but over-the-board too"

Ian Nepomniachtchi shared his opinion on whether a player caught cheating can return to the chess world in a different role. Nepo believes there should be a system of reputation, and discusses fair p…

Dragon Chilling Wins World Blitz Team Championship 2026

Dragon Chilling Wins World Blitz Team Championship 2026

The 2nd and final day of the FIDE World Blitz Team Chess Championship 2026 in Hong Kong has concluded. Chinese team Dragon Chilling defeated international team Endgame.AI in the final and won the tou…

“If Vishy were 20 years old, Magnus would be 'chop suey' here!” — Hikaru on Anand Losing to Magnus

“If Vishy were 20 years old, Magnus would be 'chop suey' here!” — Hikaru on Anand Losing to Magnus

Hikaru Nakamura commented on the game between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand at the FIDE World Blitz Team Championship 2026. Nakamura calls Vishy a strong player, and believes Anand should have…

Abdusattorov Breaks 2800 Elo Mark at World Team Blitz

Abdusattorov Breaks 2800 Elo Mark at World Team Blitz

The first day of the FIDE World Blitz Team Championship 2026 in Hong Kong has concluded. After 11 Round-Robin rounds in 4 Pools and the first round of Knockout, 8 teams qualify to the Quarterfinals. …

Nepo Wins Freestyle Friday with 9 Points on June 19

Nepo Wins Freestyle Friday with 9 Points on June 19

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi scored 8 wins and 2 draws to win the June 19 Freestyle Friday tournament with 9/11 points. Runner-up Reza Mahdavi won 7 times, drew 3 times, and lost once, which led him…

Ding Liren: “We won them 5-1. We showed no mercy!”

Ding Liren: “We won them 5-1. We showed no mercy!”

17th World Champion Ding Liren commented on his team Dragon Chilling’s victory at the FIDE World Rapid Team Chess Championship 2026. Ding notes that his teammates were very emotional, and says that t…

Nepo: "No one invited me to the World Team Rapid and Blitz..."

Nepo: "No one invited me to the World Team Rapid and Blitz..."

Ian Nepomniachtchi spoke about his plans for tournaments in 2026 and shared his impressions of the events he has played. Nepo says he was not invited to the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championship…

"It begs the question of whether the young players are finally ready to take the mantle of the greatest player in the world..." — Hikaru On Carlsen’s Defeats

"It begs the question of whether the young players are finally ready to take the mantle of the greatest player in the world..." — Hikaru On Carlsen’s Defeats

Hikaru Nakamura commented on Magnus Carlsen's performance at the FIDE World Rapid Team Chess Championship 2026. Nakamura says multiple losses in a row are uncharacteristic for Magnus, and questions t…

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Firouzja and Abdusattorov To Play in Chennai Grand Masters 2026 in July
"They were united only by money... But we had a strong team spirit!" — Aydin Suleymanli on the World Team Rapid and Blitz
Jules Moussard Wins Titled Tuesday with 1-Point Lead on June 23
"This is a horrendous idea clearly just motivated by money!" — Arbiter Chris Bird Criticizes FIDE's Rating Experiment
FIDE Rapid and Blitz Ratings Will Be Obtainable Online