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“Anyone who has watched chess content is 100% familiar with this trick...” — Nakamura on His Games at EWC

“Anyone who has watched chess content is 100% familiar with this trick...” — Nakamura on His Games at EWC

Hikaru Nakamura commented on how he advanced to the Playoffs of the Esports World Cup 2026. Nakamura explains how he avoided a trap in his game against Alexey Sarana, and notes a loss in one of his g…

“I guess you could call this the tiebreak...” — Niemann on Defeating Nepo at EWC

“I guess you could call this the tiebreak...” — Niemann on Defeating Nepo at EWC

Hans Moke Niemann commented on his victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi in the Upper Bracket of the Group Stage at EWC 2026. Niemann says that the start of their game was bad, and notes that this match co…

Deshmukh Defeats Kosteniuk — Cairns Cup Day 3

Deshmukh Defeats Kosteniuk — Cairns Cup Day 3

The third day of the Cairns Cup 2026 in USA has concluded. After 3 rounds, 2 players share the lead with 2.5 points each, with Tan Zhongyi leading on tiebreaks.

Wesley So Takes The Lead — Sinquefield Cup Day 3

Wesley So Takes The Lead — Sinquefield Cup Day 3

The third day of the GCT Sinquefield Cup 2026 in USA has concluded. After 3 rounds, Wesley So leads with 2.5 points, while Maxime Vachier-Lagrave is in second place with 2 points.

“It's a sprint, a short-term 90-day project...” — Jan Henric Buettner on Running for FIDE Presidency

“It's a sprint, a short-term 90-day project...” — Jan Henric Buettner on Running for FIDE Presidency

Jan Henric Buettner spoke about how he decided to apply for the FIDE Presidential elections 2026. Buettner explains that he did not think about it initially and talks about a crucial discussion with …

Carlsen, Nakamura, Firouzja, and Abdusattorov Qualify to EWC Playoffs

Carlsen, Nakamura, Firouzja, and Abdusattorov Qualify to EWC Playoffs

The second day of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris has concluded. Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov defeated all opponents in the Upper Bracket. They sec…

Nepo Blunders a Queen to Niemann, Slams the Table, and Drops the Headset

Nepo Blunders a Queen to Niemann, Slams the Table, and Drops the Headset

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hans Moke Niemann played in Group Stage B at the Esports World Cup 2026. Nepo blundered his Queen to Niemann and lost the game.

Aronian: "When you're growing up without electricity and water, you're not afraid of anything anymore..."

Aronian: "When you're growing up without electricity and water, you're not afraid of anything anymore..."

Levon Aronian commented on his game against Vincent Keymer in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup 2026. Aronian says he puts the maximum resistance, and explains how he learned to handle difficul…

“My plan against Magnus? I’ll sleep well, I hope...” — Andrey Esipenko

“My plan against Magnus? I’ll sleep well, I hope...” — Andrey Esipenko

Andrey Esipenko spoke about his preparation for the Esports World Cup 2026. Esipenko says that the preparation from the Candidates Tournament didn’t work, and notes his plan for the game against Magn…

Wesley So Defeats Foreest in a Rook-and-Pawn Endgame — Sinquefield Cup Day 2

Wesley So Defeats Foreest in a Rook-and-Pawn Endgame — Sinquefield Cup Day 2

The second day of the GCT Sinquefield Cup 2026 in USA has concluded. After 2 rounds, 5 players share the lead with 1.5 points each, with Fabiano Caruana leading on tiebreaks.

Alice Lee Defeats Deshmukh — Cairns Cup Day 2

Alice Lee Defeats Deshmukh — Cairns Cup Day 2

The second day of the Cairns Cup 2026 in USA has concluded. After 2 rounds, 2 players share the lead with 2 points each, with Tan Zhongyi leading on tiebreaks.

FM Artin Ashraf Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on August 11

FM Artin Ashraf Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on August 11

18-year-old FM Artin Ashraf scored 10 points with 9 wins and 2 draws to win the Titled Tuesday on August 11. Runner-up GM Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son won 9 times, drew once, and lost once, which led him t…

Andrey Esipenko and Wei Yi Qualify to EWC Group Stages

Andrey Esipenko and Wei Yi Qualify to EWC Group Stages

The first day of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris has concluded. Wei Yi defeated all opponents in the upper bracket and qualified to Group Stage A. Andrey Esipenko dropped to the lower bracket in …

Magnus Carlsen Played a Simultaneous Exhibition Against 10 YouTubers

Magnus Carlsen Played a Simultaneous Exhibition Against 10 YouTubers

Magnus Carlsen played a simultaneous exhibition against 10 content creators. The event took place at the Team Liquid studio in St. Louis, USA.

Timur Turlov Announces ‘Ask Me Anything’

Timur Turlov Announces ‘Ask Me Anything’

Timur Turlov announced an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on X. Any user can ask a question in the comments under the announcement post. Turlov will answer questions on August 19.

“Levy gets personally offended when people make fun of him... I find that a little bit weak” — Hikaru Nakamura

“Levy gets personally offended when people make fun of him... I find that a little bit weak” — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura shared his thoughts on content creation and Levy Rozman. Nakamura believes people make content to make money, and notes that Rozman takes criticism too personally.

Deshmukh Defeats Vaishali — Cairns Cup Day 1

Deshmukh Defeats Vaishali — Cairns Cup Day 1

The first day of the Cairns Cup 2026 in USA has concluded. After 1 round, 3 players share the lead with 1 point each, with Tan Zhongyi leading on tiebreaks.

Caruana Takes The Lead — Sinquefield Cup Day 1

Caruana Takes The Lead — Sinquefield Cup Day 1

The first day of the GCT Sinquefield Cup 2026 in USA has concluded. After 1 round, Fabiano Caruana leads with 1 point, while Wesley So is in second place with 0.5 points.

Ural State Mining University Wins FIDE World University Team Championship 2026

Ural State Mining University Wins FIDE World University Team Championship 2026

The 6th and final day of the FIDE World University Team Championship 2026 in Kazakhstan has concluded. Ural State Mining University defeated Saint Louis University in the Final with a score of 2.5-1.…

Esports World Cup 2026 Begins in Paris on August 11

Esports World Cup 2026 Begins in Paris on August 11

The Esports World Cup 2026 begins tomorrow at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France. The event runs from August 11 to 15, and the first Play-In matches start at 10:00 AM UTC. The tournament fe…

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