Presenter and events host Charlize van Zyl announced her step away from the FIDE team. Charlize thanks FIDE, speaks about her future plans, and notes that she will leave the team after the 46th Chess…
July 13, 2026
Hans Moke Niemann recalled the canceled 2024 WR Chess Masters High Roller Event, and shared his opinion on the responsibilities of the FIDE president. Niemann says the president should treat players …
The match between Hans Moke Niemann and Anish Giri on the Endgame.Ai platform has concluded. Niemann defeated Giri with a score of 9.5-3.5, winning 7 games, drawing 5, and losing once.
July 12, 2026
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus shared his thoughts on becoming the youngest 2700 in history. Erdogmus says he is very happy to reach this mark, and notes that he wants to reach 2800.
July 11, 2026
The third day of the Women’s Speed Chess Championship 2026 on Chess.com has concluded. Divya Deshmukh and Bibisara Assaubayeva advanced to the Quarterfinals.
July 10, 2026
Journalist Sandip G visited Washington Square Park in New York City. He reported on local chess hustlers and recorded an interview with the well-known chess hustler Marcel Anderson.
WR Chess announced the team rosters for the USA vs Uzbekistan match, Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026. The event will take place at Faena Miami Beach, Florida, USA, from July 26 to 28.
The Guardian newspaper discussed Alireza Firouzja's prospects and performance. The Guardian states that Javokhir Sindarov surpasses Firouzja as the best player of his generation, and reflects on Firo…
Vidit Gujrathi spoke about his new chess project, the Kibitz AI model. Vidit explains how the idea for the model came to him, and notes that it can be useful for live commentary during broadcasts.
12th World Champion Anatoly Karpov commented on the decision on disciplinary proceedings against Vladimir Kramnik from FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC). Karpov calls Kramnik's ban a stupid…
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi scored 9.5 points with 9 victories and 1 draw to win the First 3 0 Thursday on July 9. Armenian GM Emin Ohanyan and Russian GM Volodar Murzin scored 9 and 8.5 points to win t…
Half of the first-round playoff matches at the Women's Speed Chess Championship 2026 are complete. Ju Wenjun, Alice Lee, Kateryna Lagno, and Anna Muzychuk advanced to the Quarterfinals.
July 09, 2026
Spanish GM Francisco Vallejo Pons explained why he will not play at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Vallejo claims Spain scammed him, points to low pay for participation, and notes a negative atmosphere in …
The Saint Louis Chess Club announced the field of participants for the Cairns Cup 2026. The event will take place in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, from August 8 to 21.
Vladimir Kramnik submitted an appeal against the decision on disciplinary proceedings from the FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC). Kramnik requested the EDC Appeal Chamber to fulfill three d…
French GM Yannick Gozzoli shared his opinion on elite chess tournaments. Yannick believes that the current tournament format is outdated, and says that professional chess is in a transition period.
Russian GM Alexander Grischuk commented on the decision on disciplinary proceedings against Vladimir Kramnik from FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC). Grischuk calls the EDC decision formal, …
The Esports World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony took place on July 8 at La Seine Musicale, Paris. Magnus Carlsen participated in the ceremony as a representative of the chess discipline.
July 08, 2026
Alexey Sarana commented on his victory at KazChess Masters Almaty 2026. Alexey says the tournament was difficult for him, and notes the level of women's chess in Kazakhstan.
Charlotte Chess Center Founder Peter Giannatos shared his impression of the Naroditsky Memorial 2026. Peter calls the event a representation of what chess should be, and congratulates the winners of …
