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Pranesh, Xiong, and Terry Won Their 3 0 Thursdays on August 27

Pranesh, Xiong, and Terry Won Their 3 0 Thursdays on August 27

Indian GM Pranesh M scored 9 points with 8 victories and 2 draws to win the First 3 0 Thursday on August 27. American GM Jeffery Xiong and Peruvian IM Renato Terry scored 10.5 and 9.5 points to win t…

Sindarov: "I never predicted Gukesh would become World Champion..."

Sindarov: "I never predicted Gukesh would become World Champion..."

Javokhir Sindarov shared his thoughts on Gukesh Dommaraju in an interview with Hindustan Times. Sindarov believes Gukesh was in peak form at the 2022 and 2024 Olympiads, and notes that the World Cham…

Our main rivals at the Olympiad? Belgium and Luxembourg — Dutch GM Anish Giri

Our main rivals at the Olympiad? Belgium and Luxembourg — Dutch GM Anish Giri

FIDE surveyed national team players ahead of the 2026 Chess Olympiad. FIDE asked them to name their teams' main rivals at the event. The responses often briefly mentioned the teams of USA, Uzbekistan…

“Winning the tournament is what matters for me” — Pragg on Earning $400,000 at the Grand Chess Tour

“Winning the tournament is what matters for me” — Pragg on Earning $400,000 at the Grand Chess Tour

Praggnanandhaa R spoke about the money he earned at the Grand Chess Tour 2026. Pragg says that winning the event matters more to him, and notes financial support from his sponsor Adani Group. Pragg s…

Praggnanandhaa R Wins Grand Chess Tour 2026

Praggnanandhaa R Wins Grand Chess Tour 2026

The 6th and last day of the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals in the USA has concluded. Praggnanandhaa R defeated Fabiano Caruana in the final with a score of 15-13. Wesley So defeated Vincent Keymer in t…

“US Chess Federation is trying to solicit donations for the Olympiad team. I find it pathetic” — Hikaru Nakamura

“US Chess Federation is trying to solicit donations for the Olympiad team. I find it pathetic” — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura commented on US Chess Federation’s fundraising campaign for their players at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Nakamura states that USCF solicits donations, and calls the campaign pathetic.

"I cried almost every day that month..." — Assaubayeva on Women's Candidates 2026

"I cried almost every day that month..." — Assaubayeva on Women's Candidates 2026

Bibisara Assaubayeva spoke about how she played at the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026. Assaubayeva says she was upset that she didn’t win the tournament, and notes how her mother helped her.

Andrey Esipenko Leaves Virtus.pro

Andrey Esipenko Leaves Virtus.pro

Esports organization Virtus.pro announced the end of their cooperation with Russian GM Andrey Esipenko. Virtus.pro did not specify whether Esipenko was kicked, the contract expired, or Andrey left th…

“Javokhir Sindarov is the favorite, chances about 60 to 40” — Vladislav Artemiev

“Javokhir Sindarov is the favorite, chances about 60 to 40” — Vladislav Artemiev

Vladislav Artemiev shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026. Artemiev believes that the current match format is too long, and notes Javokhir Sindarov as the favorite.

Sindarov: "I want to be the best chess player in the world"

Sindarov: "I want to be the best chess player in the world"

Javokhir Sindarov shared his goals for his chess career in an interview with Hindustan Times. Sindarov says he is currently trying to stabilize his rating above 2750. Javokhir notes that he wants to …

Caruana Leads by 6 Points — GCT Finals Day 5

Caruana Leads by 6 Points — GCT Finals Day 5

The 5th day of the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals in the USA has concluded. GMs completed the Classical part of the Final in the second round.

Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Gold and Silver at the WR Chess Women’s Tour Europe

Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Gold and Silver at the WR Chess Women’s Tour Europe

The second and final day of the European part of the WR Chess Women’s Tour 2026 in France has concluded. Bibisara Assaubayeva won the Rapid part of the event and Anna Muzychuk won the Blitz part.

“We've been here for a month! You can tell by the quality of our games...” — Vincent Keymer

“We've been here for a month! You can tell by the quality of our games...” — Vincent Keymer

Vincent Keymer commented on his performance at the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals. Keymer says he has been playing for too long, and analyzes the lost Classical game against Pragg in the Semifinal.

I became a top player only this year, but Gukesh has been at the top for more than 3 years now — Javokhir Sindarov

I became a top player only this year, but Gukesh has been at the top for more than 3 years now — Javokhir Sindarov

Javokhir Sindarov spoke about his preparation for the World Championship match 2026 and about Gukesh Dommaraju. Sindarov says he wants to feel more comfortable in high-level tournaments, and notes th…

Levy Rozman Becomes the Head of Chess at BASILISK Esports

Levy Rozman Becomes the Head of Chess at BASILISK Esports

Esports organization BASILISK announced the signing of Levy Rozman to their chess roster. Rozman will take on the role of the Head of Chess.

“I heard rumors that the coach has prohibited Sindarov from using engines for a whole year...” — GM Mihail Marin

“I heard rumors that the coach has prohibited Sindarov from using engines for a whole year...” — GM Mihail Marin

Romanian GM Mihail Marin shared his opinion about the players for the World Championship match 2026. Marin says that Javokhir Sindarov tries to think independently from the computer, and notes the hi…

Caruana Defeats Pragg — GCT Finals Day 4

Caruana Defeats Pragg — GCT Finals Day 4

The 4th day of the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals in the USA has concluded. GMs played their first of two Classical Final games in the first round.

"Turlov's election will benefit FIDE and the entire chess world" — Arkady Dvorkovich

"Turlov's election will benefit FIDE and the entire chess world" — Arkady Dvorkovich

Arkady Dvorkovich named his favorite for the 2026 FIDE Presidential elections in an interview with RIA Novosti. Dvorkovich expresses hope that Timur Turlov will win, and notes that Turlov's victory w…

Jan-Krzysztof Duda Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on August 25

Jan-Krzysztof Duda Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on August 25

Polish GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win the Titled Tuesday on August 25. Runner-up GM Arjun Erigaisi won 9 times and drew once, which led him to finish second wit…

“A need for coaching does not exist, but it is created...” — Pravin Thipsay

“A need for coaching does not exist, but it is created...” — Pravin Thipsay

India’s third GM Pravin Thipsay shared his opinion on chess coaching. Thipsay calls chess coaching spoon-feeding, and notes that few players are able to think independently.

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