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Registration For India Rising EWC Qualifier Is Open

Registration For India Rising EWC Qualifier Is Open

The Esports Foundation and JioBLAST announced the opening of registration for India Rising. The event is a qualification path to the Esports World Cup 2026.

Faustino: “I have talent obviously… But talent alone won't get you far!”

Faustino: “I have talent obviously… But talent alone won't get you far!”

Argentinian GM Faustino Oro spoke about his goals for his chess career in an interview with ChessBase India. Faustino says he has talent, explains the importance of hard work, and mentions his dream …

Esports World Cup Moving to France Rumor Explained

Esports World Cup Moving to France Rumor Explained

Rumors have appeared on social media that the Esports World Cup 2026 venue will change from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to France. The rumor spread in the chess community and other esports discipline…

“I am not choosing who will play here…” — Carlsen Answers Niemann’s Statement

“I am not choosing who will play here…” — Carlsen Answers Niemann’s Statement

Magnus Carlsen commented on the [statement](https://rookreview.com/news/niemann-magnus-will-always-make-sure-im-not-invited-to-where-he-plays){:target="_blank"} by American GM Hans Moke Niemann that …

Sindarov: "We are not friends with Gukesh... We only talk about games, nothing else"

Sindarov: "We are not friends with Gukesh... We only talk about games, nothing else"

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov shared how he learned about World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Javokhir recalls how Gukesh became a grandmaster earlier than him, and says they're not close friends.

Faustino Oro Becomes The Second-Youngest GM In History

Faustino Oro Becomes The Second-Youngest GM In History

12-year-old Argentinian GM Faustino Oro finished his play at the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 on May 10. Faustino achieved his third required norm for the Grandmaster title.

“I've seen some pretty dangerous turtles here…” — Niemann on Winning GCT Poland

“I've seen some pretty dangerous turtles here…” — Niemann on Winning GCT Poland

American GM Hans Moke Niemann shared his thoughts on winning the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026. Niemann says the win was not easy, and compares Fabiano Caruana's second-place finish to the rabb…

Hans Niemann Wins Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026

Hans Niemann Wins Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026

The 5th and the final day of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026 in Warsaw has concluded. After 9 Rapid and 18 Blitz rounds, American GM Hans Moke Niemann scored 15 wins and 9 draws to win the to…

Vincent Keymer Wins Freestyle Friday with 1-Point Lead on May 8

Vincent Keymer Wins Freestyle Friday with 1-Point Lead on May 8

German GM Vincent Keymer scored 9 wins and 1 draw to win the May 8th Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5/11 points. Runner-up IM Marco Materia won 7 times, drew 3 times, and lost once, which led him…

Niemann: “Losing 3 games in a row was a bit unnecessary…”

Niemann: “Losing 3 games in a row was a bit unnecessary…”

American GM Hans Moke Niemann commented on his performance in the Blitz part of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026. Niemann notes the difficulties in the first rounds, describes his three consec…

Freestyle Chess Launches Official Freestyle Friday Broadcast

Freestyle Chess Launches Official Freestyle Friday Broadcast

Freestyle Chess announced the launch of the first official Freestyle Friday broadcast on May 8. Organizers named the event Freestyle Friday Show.

Sindarov Blunders a Rook Checkmate to Caruana at GCT

Sindarov Blunders a Rook Checkmate to Caruana at GCT

American GM Fabiano Caruana defeated Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov in the 11th round of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026. The Blitz game ended in 56 moves.

Gukesh: “Sindarov's performance is impressive… But I don't believe in favorites”

Gukesh: “Sindarov's performance is impressive… But I don't believe in favorites”

Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju shared his opinion about Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov and the World Championship 2026 Match. Gukesch notes Sindarov’s performance at the FIDE Candidates Tournam…

Jose Martinez Won Twice in 3 0 Thursday on May 7

Jose Martinez Won Twice in 3 0 Thursday on May 7

Mexican GM Jose Martinez won the Second and Third 3 0 Thursday by scoring 9.5 and 8.5 points respectively on May 7. Serbian GM Alexey Sarana won the First 3 0 Thursday with 9 points by securing 7 win…

Grand Chess Tour Warsaw 2026 Venue Tour at Polin Museum with ChessBase India

Grand Chess Tour Warsaw 2026 Venue Tour at Polin Museum with ChessBase India

IM Sagar Shah of Chessbase India released a venue tour of the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 in Warsaw. WGM Keti Tsalashvili and IM Shah walking showing the venue through the playing ha…

“I’m objectively a better Blitz player than Rapid…” — Niemann on Winning Rapid at GCT

“I’m objectively a better Blitz player than Rapid…” — Niemann on Winning Rapid at GCT

American GM Hans Moke Niemann shared thoughts on his performance in the Rapid part of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026. Niemann says the games went smoothly, claims he plays Blitz better than …

“It was more of a relief than anything else…” — Magnus On Winning TePe Sigeman & Co

“It was more of a relief than anything else…” — Magnus On Winning TePe Sigeman & Co

Magnus Carlsen commented on his win at TePe Sigeman & Co 2026. Magnus says it was hard to switch to Blitz play in the tiebreak, describes his feelings about the victory, and shares his impression of …

Hans Niemann Leads After Rapid at Grand Chess Tour Poland

Hans Niemann Leads After Rapid at Grand Chess Tour Poland

The Rapid part of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026 has concluded. After 9 rounds, Hans Moke Niemann leads with 13 points, while Wesley So is in second place with 12 points.

“Alireza was on tilt… It was natural that he collapsed” — Niemann on Defeating Firouzja at GCT

“Alireza was on tilt… It was natural that he collapsed” — Niemann on Defeating Firouzja at GCT

American GM Hans Moke Niemann commented on his win over French GM Alireza Firouzja in round 5 of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026. Niemann says Alireza was on tilt during the game, and notes t…

Magnus Carlsen Wins TePe Sigeman & Co 2026 on Tiebreaks

Magnus Carlsen Wins TePe Sigeman & Co 2026 on Tiebreaks

The 7th and the final day of the TePe Sigeman & Co 2026 in Malmo has concluded. After 3 Tiebreak rounds, Magnus Carlsen defeated Arjun Erigaisi 2 times to win the tournament with 7/10 overall points.

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