Faustino Oro revealed his coach in an interview with ChessBase India on June 30. Faustino gave several hints, and interviewer Sagar Shah correctly guessed the coach, David Martinez.
June 30, 2026
Indian GM Nihal Sarin posted on X dedicating his Bullet Chess Championship 2026 win to Daniel Naroditsky. Nihal says it was one of Naroditsky's favourite tournaments, and notes Daniel's contribution …
The English Chess Federation announced the men’s and women’s national rosters for the 46th Chess Olympiad. The event will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 28.
German GM and commentator Jan Gustafsson shared his opinion on Magnus Carlsen. Jan says that Magnus's priority right now is his family, and believes that Carlsen is still the best player in the world.
June 29, 2026
The World Chess Marathon 2026 took place from June 25 to 28 in Lima, Peru. More than 800 players set a collective world record for the longest chess marathon.
Global Chess League organizers announced the results of the Season 4 draft. The event will take place in Bengaluru, India, from September 3 to 13.
English GM David Howell commented on Magnus Carlsen's recent performance. Howell calls Carlsen's decline surprising, and notes that Magnus can still regain his form.
Current FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich announced his candidacy for re-election for a third consecutive term. Dvorkovich cites past achievements at FIDE and calls them the foundation for his future …
Indian GM Nihal Sarin commented on his victory at the Bullet Chess Championship 2026. Nihal calls the win the best achievement of his life, and notes that Alireza Firouzja was on tilt in the Grand Fi…
June 28, 2026
The 4th and final day of the online Bullet Chess Championship 2026 has concluded. Nihal Sarin defeated Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Final with a score of 15.5-7.5 and in the Grand Final reset with a…
June 27, 2026
Vidit Gujrathi shared his thoughts on the 2026 Chess Olympiad. Vidit believes it will be difficult for India to replicate its performance at the 2024 Olympiad, and notes the potential of other nation…
Charlotte Chess Center announced the Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz 2026. The event will take place from July 3 to 5 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
June 26, 2026
Indian GM Pranesh M scored 10 wins and 1 draw to win the June 26 Freestyle Friday tournament with 10.5/11 points. Runner-up Dmitry Andreikin won 9 times, drew 1 time, and lost once, which led him to …
Hans Moke Niemann commented on Levy Rozman's statements about him on the FLAGRANT podcast. Niemann states that Levy is pushing the 'chess mafia' narrative, and believes Rozman has hidden motives.
Freestyle Chess CEO Jan Henric Buettner has announced his candidacy for FIDE President. Buettner says he was encouraged to run for several months, and says he decided to run after discussions with de…
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, Serik Zharasbayev, denied rumors about Bibisara Assaubayeva changing her citizenship. Zharasbayev questions the purpose of this rumor, and calls B…
Russian GM Dmitry Andreikin and Norwegian FM Havard Haug scored 9.5 points to win the First and Second 3 0 Thursday respectively on June 25. Mexican GM Jose Martinez Alcantara scored 9 points with 9 …
WR Chess CEO Wadim Rosenstein has announced his candidacy for FIDE President. Rosenstein discusses his goals and vision for the world of chess, and names billionaire Gordon Tang as his running partne…
The second day of the online Bullet Chess Championship 2026 has concluded. Alireza Firouzja and Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the Final, defeating Nihal Sarin and Andrew Tang respectively. Nihal and And…
June 25, 2026
YouTuber Levy Rozman shared his opinion about Hans Moke Niemann. Levy calls Hans a brash kid, and says Niemann has not apologized for his online cheating.
