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"There are many promising and talented players in Kazakhstan!" — Denis Lazavik

"There are many promising and talented players in Kazakhstan!" — Denis Lazavik

Denis Lazavik shared his opinion on the participants of the KazChess Masters Almaty October 2026. Lazavik says that there are many talented players in Kazakhstan. Denis notes that 14-year-old IM Mark…

Alireza Firouzja Wins Titled Tuesday Undefeated on November 3

Alireza Firouzja Wins Titled Tuesday Undefeated on November 3

Alireza Firouzja scored 10 points with 9 victories and 2 draws to win the Titled Tuesday on November 3. Runner-up Hikaru Nakamura won 9 times, drew 1 time, and lost once, which led him to finish seco…

Bibisara's Mother Sets a Rule for Her Future Son-in-Law: "Love my girl, and I will be the kindest mother-in-law for you!"

Bibisara's Mother Sets a Rule for Her Future Son-in-Law: "Love my girl, and I will be the kindest mother-in-law for you!"

Bibisara Assaubayeva's mother, Liana Hakim, posted a video on her Instagram. Hakim reacted to comments about her daughter's potential wedding with Javokhir Sindarov.

"If Magnus doesn't win this new Total Championship, people will say that the winner is just an accident..." — Fabiano Caruana

"If Magnus doesn't win this new Total Championship, people will say that the winner is just an accident..." — Fabiano Caruana

Fabiano Caruana shared his opinion on the new Total Chess World Championship Tour in a conversation with Cristian Chirila on the C-Squared Podcast. Caruana believes that if Magnus Carlsen does not wi…

Denis Lazavik Wins KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 Undefeated

Denis Lazavik Wins KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 Undefeated

The 9th and final day of the KazChess Masters Almaty October 2026 in Kazakhstan has concluded. Denis Lazavik scored 4 wins and 5 draws after 9 rounds. He won the tournament with 6.5/9 points. Lazavik…

"To be a Champion, you need a lot of ego" — Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

"To be a Champion, you need a lot of ego" — Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his thoughts on ego in professional chess. Maxime believes that a lot of ego is necessary to become a champion. MVL notes that it is better to be overconfident than not …

Sindarov Given a Named Hotel Suite in Cyprus — How Javokhir Prepared for Gukesh

Sindarov Given a Named Hotel Suite in Cyprus — How Javokhir Prepared for Gukesh

Javokhir Sindarov returned to the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus in October. Sindarov spent there the final stage of preparation for the FIDE World Championship 2026.

Bibisara Assaubayeva To Play at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships — "Istanbul is a convenient location!"

Bibisara Assaubayeva To Play at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships — "Istanbul is a convenient location!"

Bibisara Assaubayeva answered a subscriber's question about the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026. Assaubayeva stated that she plans to participate in the event. Bibisara notes that Istan…

"I don't think Magnus is actually all that good at pure Bullet" — Hikaru Nakamura

"I don't think Magnus is actually all that good at pure Bullet" — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura shared his opinion on Magnus Carlsen's skill in Bullet. Nakamura believes that Carlsen is not quite as good at Bullet without increment. Hikaru notes that Magnus plays as well as ever…

Bibisara's Mother on Her Daughter's Potential Wedding with Sindarov: "I will be the best mother-in-law!"

Bibisara's Mother on Her Daughter's Potential Wedding with Sindarov: "I will be the best mother-in-law!"

Bibisara Assaubayeva's mother, Liana Hakim, posted a video on her Instagram. Hakim reacted to news articles about her daughter's potential wedding with Javokhir Sindarov. Liana states that she will b…

Carlsen and Abdusattorov Trained Together Ahead of the Total Chess Pilot

Carlsen and Abdusattorov Trained Together Ahead of the Total Chess Pilot

Magnus Carlsen posted photos and a video from a training camp in Spain on his Instagram. Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Peter Heine Nielsen, and David Howell took part in the camp.

"The US team didn't really have a realistic chance of gold at the Olympiad..." — Fabiano Caruana

"The US team didn't really have a realistic chance of gold at the Olympiad..." — Fabiano Caruana

Fabiano Caruana commented on the USA team's performance at the Chess Olympiad 2026. Caruana believes that his team had no chance of winning the gold medal. Fabiano notes that all players on the team …

Sina Movahed Wins Freestyle Friday with 9.5 Points on October 30

Sina Movahed Wins Freestyle Friday with 9.5 Points on October 30

Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 9 victories and 1 draw to win the October 30 Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5/11 points. Runner-up Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won 8 times, drew 2 times, and lost o…

Gukesh Seeks Blessings at Indian Monastery to Defend His Title

Gukesh Seeks Blessings at Indian Monastery to Defend His Title

Gukesh Dommaraju visited the Neem Karoli Baba's Indian monastery. Gukesh visited the monastery ahead of the FIDE World Championship 2026.

"I was not part of Sindarov's team! It was a pure coincidence" — Hikaru Nakamura on Sharing a Hotel with Javokhir

"I was not part of Sindarov's team! It was a pure coincidence" — Hikaru Nakamura on Sharing a Hotel with Javokhir

Hikaru Nakamura explained why he, Javokhir Sindarov, and Bibisara Assaubayeva were at the same hotel in Cyprus at the same time. Nakamura says that all participants of the FIDE Candidates Tournament …

Arjun Erigaisi Wins Twice in 3 0 Thursday on October 29

Arjun Erigaisi Wins Twice in 3 0 Thursday on October 29

Arjun Erigaisi won the Second and Third 3 0 Thursday by scoring 9 and 9.5 points respectively on October 29. Alexey Sarana won the First 3 0 Thursday with 10 points by securing 10 wins.

Levy Rozman Meets with Soccer Player Harry Kane

Levy Rozman Meets with Soccer Player Harry Kane

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane was awarded the Golden Ball on October 26. Levy Rozman visited Harry at the club’s training base a few days after the award ceremony.

Istanbul To Host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026

Istanbul To Host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026

FIDE announced the venue and dates for the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026. The event will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from December 25 to 30.

"Sometimes when I feel stressed, I don't play video games. I play Bullet!" — Javokhir Sindarov

"Sometimes when I feel stressed, I don't play video games. I play Bullet!" — Javokhir Sindarov

Javokhir Sindarov shared his love for playing Bullet in an interview with Lichess. Sindarov says that he tries to maintain a 3300 rating on Lichess.org. Javokhir notes that Bullet helps develop the s…

Javokhir Sindarov Wins Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown 2026

Javokhir Sindarov Wins Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown 2026

The 3rd and final day of the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. Javokhir Sindarov scored 5 wins and 11 draws after 18 rounds. He won the tournament with 20.5/36 point…

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