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Javokhir Sindarov Returns to Team Vitality

Javokhir Sindarov Returns to Team Vitality

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov joined the chess division of the international esports organization Team Vitality on April 23. Vitality announced the signing on their X account.

Uzchess Cup III Masters: Full Player List Confirmed for Tashkent

Uzchess Cup III Masters: Full Player List Confirmed for Tashkent

Ten GMs will compete at the 3rd Uzchess Cup Masters in Tashkent, June 7–15. The field features four Uzbek players led by world top-10 GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov, alongside GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and GM …

ChessCom Open 2026 Playoffs Begin on April 23

ChessCom Open 2026 Playoffs Begin on April 23

The 2026 Chess.com Open Playoffs start tomorrow, running from April 23 to 26. First matches begin at 3:15 PM UTC. The event will feature 16 players from 11 countries.

Duda: “With or without Magnus… The current competition is very tough anyway!”

Duda: “With or without Magnus… The current competition is very tough anyway!”

Polish GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda shared his opinion on the lineup of Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026. Duda says that Magnus Carlsen’s absence does not make the competition easier, and notes the recent pe…

Vishy: "Gukesh, lock yourself in a room! Ignore the haters and focus on tournaments!"

Vishy: "Gukesh, lock yourself in a room! Ignore the haters and focus on tournaments!"

Former World Champion Viswanathan Anand shared his thoughts on the struggles of Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Anand says the life of a Champion can be rough, and gives Gukesh advice on ho…

"Grandmasters" Series With Carlsen, Niemann and Rozman To Premiere In June

"Grandmasters" Series With Carlsen, Niemann and Rozman To Premiere In June

Production company Boardwalk Pictures announced the premiere of the documentary series 'Grandmasters'. The debut episode will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7.

Howell: "If someone plays well against me — they must have Stockfish or some beads…"

Howell: "If someone plays well against me — they must have Stockfish or some beads…"

England GM David Howell discussed the cheating problem in chess during an interview with Dina Belenkaya on April 22. Howell says chess players are paranoid because of past cheating cases, and recalls…

Nepo: "For Erdogmus they specifically picked Topalov to farm these 2700 rating points…"

Nepo: "For Erdogmus they specifically picked Topalov to farm these 2700 rating points…"

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi shared his opinion on the exhibition match between Turkish GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and former World Champion Veselin Topalov. Ian states that Erdogmus’ opponent was chose…

Candidates Peak Viewers Count Is Exactly Half of 2024 Edition

Candidates Peak Viewers Count Is Exactly Half of 2024 Edition

Analytics service Chess Watch released the list of the most-watched chess tournaments of the first quarter of 2026. The list is sorted by peak concurrent viewers and includes total hours watched acro…

“Bluebaum earned serious respect after Tata Steel… No one dares to risk!” — German Expert

“Bluebaum earned serious respect after Tata Steel… No one dares to risk!” — German Expert

German expert Katharina Reinecke discussed the performance of German GM Matthias Bluebaum at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Katharina says Bluebaum showed his level, and notes that opponents av…

Nihal Sarin Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on April 21

Nihal Sarin Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on April 21

Indian GM Nihal Sarin scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win Titled Tuesday on April 21. Runner-up Wesley So won 9 times and lost twice, which led him to finish second with 9 points.

Hikaru: "70% of Erdogmus’s sponsor's business is owned by Alibaba"

Hikaru: "70% of Erdogmus’s sponsor's business is owned by Alibaba"

American GM Hikaru Nakamura discussed Turkish billionaire Evren Ucok's contribution to the development of chess. Nakamura explains that Evren supports Turkish GMs Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Ediz Gurel, …

Registration For DreamHack Atlanta 2026 Is Open

Registration For DreamHack Atlanta 2026 Is Open

Chess.com announced the opening of registration for DreamHack Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center in the United States. The event is a qualification path to the Esports World Cup 2026.

Niemann: "If I wasn't blacklisted in the American community, I'd be making much more than just $350,000"

Niemann: "If I wasn't blacklisted in the American community, I'd be making much more than just $350,000"

American GM Hans Moke Niemann spoke about the earnings of elite GMs. Niemann notes the importance of endorsements and sponsorships, discusses his income, and talks about offers to play for another co…

Niemann To Play Against Nepo and Foreest in Belgrade

Niemann To Play Against Nepo and Foreest in Belgrade

American GM Hans Moke Niemann will play two Classical exhibition matches — with and Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and Dutch GM Jorden Van Foreest — in Belgrade, Serbia.

WR Chess Launches the Women’s Chess Tour 2026

WR Chess Launches the Women’s Chess Tour 2026

WR Chess announced the launch of the WR Women’s Chess Tour in 2026. CEO of WR Chess Wadim Rosenstein noted that this initiative is inspired by the 12th Women’s World Champion, Alexandra Kosteniuk, an…

Ukrainian IM Roman Dehtiarov Overtakes 18 GMs and Wins European Individual Championship

Ukrainian IM Roman Dehtiarov Overtakes 18 GMs and Wins European Individual Championship

The 11th and the final day of the European Individual Championship 2026 in Katowice has concluded. After 11 rounds, Ukrainian IM Roman Dehtiarov scored 8 wins and 2 draws to win the tournament with 9…

Wei Yi: “Ding Liren definitely can challenge for the World Championship again!”

Wei Yi: “Ding Liren definitely can challenge for the World Championship again!”

Chinese GM Wei Yi shared his opinion on his compatriots with a rating of 2700+. Wei says Chinese chess players are capable of competing for the World Champion title, and notes the strength of Ding Li…

Gukesh To Face Sindarov at Super Rapid & Blitz 2026

Gukesh To Face Sindarov at Super Rapid & Blitz 2026

Organizers of the Grand Chess Tour announced the lineup and dates for the first tournament of the 2026 tour. The Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026 will feature 10 players from 6 countries, and will tak…

“Me as a Counter-Strike pro? This is impossible...” — Sindarov on His Counter-Strike Hobby

“Me as a Counter-Strike pro? This is impossible...” — Sindarov on His Counter-Strike Hobby

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov shared his thoughts on professional Counter-Strike. Sindarov says he couldn't become a professional CS player, notes the difficulty of training, and describes his goals in …

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