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Join Your Favorite Esports Team — ChessCom Launches Monthly Club Arena with a $15,000 Prize Pool

Join Your Favorite Esports Team — ChessCom Launches Monthly Club Arena with a $15,000 Prize Pool

Chess.com launched a new online event, the Chess Club Showdown. The tournament will take place at the end of each month. The first edition of the event takes place on September 30 at 3:00 PM UTC.

"I want to pay much more attention between elections. And maybe make the election process less stressful for everyone" — Timur Turlov

"I want to pay much more attention between elections. And maybe make the election process less stressful for everyone" — Timur Turlov

Timur Turlov spoke about the problem of national chess federations during FIDE presidential elections. Turlov states that he wants to change the election culture and make the process less stressful. …

"Wesley plays so solid and a bit dull that he is almost impossible to beat... I thought: why even live like that?" — Daniil Dubov

"Wesley plays so solid and a bit dull that he is almost impossible to beat... I thought: why even live like that?" — Daniil Dubov

Daniil Dubov shared his opinion on Wesley So during their game at the Titled Tuesday. Dubov calls Wesley's playstyle solid and dull, and says that So is very hard to beat. Daniil notes that he unders…

"We were unlucky in the match against Uzbekistan..." — Levon Aronian

"We were unlucky in the match against Uzbekistan..." — Levon Aronian

Levon Aronian spoke about the Chess Olympiad 2026 in an interview on the Chess with Mustreader channel. Aronian says the US team was unlucky in the match against Uzbekistan. Levon notes the tactic of…

Wesley So Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on September 29

Wesley So Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on September 29

Wesley So scored 9.5 points with 8 victories and 3 draws to win the Titled Tuesday on September 29. Runner-up Denis Lazavik won 7 times and drew 4 times, which led him to finish second with 9 points.

"Food was brought for us from different restaurants, that were about a 45-minute drive away" — Vidit on Difficulties at the Olympiad

"Food was brought for us from different restaurants, that were about a 45-minute drive away" — Vidit on Difficulties at the Olympiad

Vidit Gujrathi spoke about the difficulties the India team faced at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Vidit explains that food was brought to them from Samarkand restaurants. Gujrathi notes that the Uzbekista…

"Back then, chess was not given such great attention in Uzbekistan... The thoughts about changing federation appeared exactly then" — Javokhir Sindarov

"Back then, chess was not given such great attention in Uzbekistan... The thoughts about changing federation appeared exactly then" — Javokhir Sindarov

Javokhir Sindarov spoke about how Uzbekistan became a world chess power. Sindarov says that young chess players were inspired by Rustam Kasimdzhanov's victory at the 2004 FIDE World Chess Championshi…

I have about 10% to beat an untitled player 100-0 in Bullet — Daniil Dubov

I have about 10% to beat an untitled player 100-0 in Bullet — Daniil Dubov

Daniil Dubov spoke about his upcoming match with an untitled player for $20,000. Dubov says his chances of a clean sweep are around 10%. Daniil notes that his opponent Josh Smith plays well at the am…

Gukesh: "I enjoyed the Olympiad more than a lot of the last tournaments that I have played..."

Gukesh: "I enjoyed the Olympiad more than a lot of the last tournaments that I have played..."

Gukesh Dommaraju shared his opinion on the Chess Olympiad 2026 in an interview with ChessBase India. Gukesh explains the reason for his loss in the last round of the tournament. Gukesh notes that he …

"Gukesh decided to play this move in honor of Hikaru Nakamura" — Hikaru Nakamura

"Gukesh decided to play this move in honor of Hikaru Nakamura" — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura commented on Gukesh Dommaraju's performance at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Nakamura calls Gukesh the best player on the India team. Hikaru notes Gukesh's unusual move in the last round g…

Wadim Rosenstein Requests Hearing to Disqualify the Turlov and Pein Tickets

Wadim Rosenstein Requests Hearing to Disqualify the Turlov and Pein Tickets

Wadim Rosenstein made an appeal to the chairman of the FIDE Electoral Commission, Roberto Rivello. Rosenstein posted the appeal on his X on September 27, the day after the completion of the FIDE Pres…

"I think I played pretty terrible the whole tournament... I'm not happy with my play in general" — Matthias Bluebaum

"I think I played pretty terrible the whole tournament... I'm not happy with my play in general" — Matthias Bluebaum

Matthias Bluebaum commented on his performance at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Bluebaum says that he is not happy with the level of his play. Matthias notes that winning a medal was a big goal for his te…

"Everyone knows my next job!" — Sindarov After Winning the Olympiad

"Everyone knows my next job!" — Sindarov After Winning the Olympiad

Javokhir Sindarov commented on Team Uzbekistan's victory at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Sindarov says that he is proud of his team, and notes that he's pleased to win on home soil. Javokhir spoke about …

Nakamura: "It's definitely a huge disappointment for everybody on the US team"

Nakamura: "It's definitely a huge disappointment for everybody on the US team"

Hikaru Nakamura commented on the USA team's performance at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Nakamura believes that the tournament was a disappointment for the US players. Hikaru notes that every player on th…

"I can safely say that Uzbekistan is number one at this moment" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov

"I can safely say that Uzbekistan is number one at this moment" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Nodirbek Abdusattorov commented on Team Uzbekistan's victory at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Abdusattorov says Uzbekistan is currently the strongest chess nation in the world. Nodirbek notes their captai…

China Wins Its Seventh Women's Olympiad

China Wins Its Seventh Women's Olympiad

The 11th and final day of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand has concluded. Team 🇨🇳 China won the tournament with 20 points. China is 2 points ahead of the runner-up team 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan. The…

Uzbekistan Wins 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

Uzbekistan Wins 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

Uzbekistan won the 2026 Chess Olympiad on home soil in Samarkand, defeating Ukraine 2.5-1.5 in the final round. The hosts finished on 20/22 match points, two points ahead of India and Germany.

Uzbekistan and India to Fight for the Gold Medal — Chess Olympiad Day 10

Uzbekistan and India to Fight for the Gold Medal — Chess Olympiad Day 10

The 10th day of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand has concluded. Team 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan leads the tournament with 18 points. Team 🇮🇳 India is in 2nd place with 17 points. The teams of 🇩🇪 German…

Timur Turlov wins FIDE presidency in Samarkand

Timur Turlov wins FIDE presidency in Samarkand

Timur Turlov won the FIDE presidential election, defeating Wadim Rosenstein 110 votes to 85 in the second round. The Kazakhstan Chess Federation president becomes the eighth FIDE President at age 38,…

"Maybe I'm the villain to help Hans grow his Endgame.AI business..." — Daniel Rensch

"Maybe I'm the villain to help Hans grow his Endgame.AI business..." — Daniel Rensch

Daniel Rensch spoke about negativity toward him from the Hans Niemann cheating scandal. Rensch says that his haters project themselves. Daniel believes that Niemann calls him a villain to promote the…

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