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“ChessCom and Lichess do not provide information! It’s wrong to cover up cheating episodes!” — Kramnik Pushes Tsydypov’s Cheating Accusations

“ChessCom and Lichess do not provide information! It’s wrong to cover up cheating episodes!” — Kramnik Pushes Tsydypov’s Cheating Accusations

The 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik added to his [commentary](https://rookreview.com/news/tsydypov-was-banned-on-chesscom-and-lichess-already-legendary-onliner-kramnik-on-tsydypovs-victory-on-ti…

Daniel Rensch: “Don't be surprised if Wei Yi wins the Candidates!”

Daniel Rensch: “Don't be surprised if Wei Yi wins the Candidates!”

Co-founder of Chess.com Daniel Rensch shared his thoughts on Chinese GM Wei Yi’s chances at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Twitch stream. Rensch calls Wei a dark horse, and notes that Yi may …

Nihal Sarin Wins the Last Chess.com Open Play-In — Playoff Bracket Is Set

Nihal Sarin Wins the Last Chess.com Open Play-In — Playoff Bracket Is Set

The 8th day of the Chess.com Open 2026 has concluded. After 9-round Swiss, Indian GM Nihal Sarin scored 5 wins and 4 draws to win the last Play-in with 7/9 points.

“Tsydypov was banned on ChessCom and Lichess already… Legendary onliner” — Kramnik on Tsydypov’s Victory on Titled Tuesday

“Tsydypov was banned on ChessCom and Lichess already… Legendary onliner” — Kramnik on Tsydypov’s Victory on Titled Tuesday

The 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik commented on Russian GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov’s win on Titled Tuesday on [March 24](https://rookreview.com/news/zhamsaran-tsydypov-wins-titled-tuesday-with-9-5-p…

Major Poker Tour in Cyprus Got Cancelled — FIDE Has Other Plans for The Candidates

Major Poker Tour in Cyprus Got Cancelled — FIDE Has Other Plans for The Candidates

The Organizers of the world’s largest poker festival, World Series of Poker (WSOP), announced the cancellation of the 2026 WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus on March 23. The The organizers cited the reason f…

Hans Niemann Announces New Tournament on EndgameAi — Sunday Showdown

Hans Niemann Announces New Tournament on EndgameAi — Sunday Showdown

American GM Hans Moke Niemann has announced the Sunday Showdown online blitz tournament on the Endgame.ai platform. The tournament is scheduled for March 29th at 3:00 PM UTC.

“At 40, I quit my job to become a Grandmaster” — Swiss IM Oliver Kurmann

“At 40, I quit my job to become a Grandmaster” — Swiss IM Oliver Kurmann

Swiss IM Oliver Kurmann spoke about his intention to become a grandmaster in 2026 in an interview with SwissChess. Kurmann discusses how he quit his job to focus on chess, and reflects on his chances…

"Nakamura's victory at the Candidates will be a mockery of chess!" — Russia's National Coach Potkin

"Nakamura's victory at the Candidates will be a mockery of chess!" — Russia's National Coach Potkin

Russia's National Coach GM Vladimir Potkin discussed Hikaru Nakamura's chances at the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Potkin says he doesn't believe Hikaru will win, and notes Nakamura's play at local Am…

“As a precaution, the hotel is equipped with its own shelters...” — FIDE Responds to Public Safety Concerns

“As a precaution, the hotel is equipped with its own shelters...” — FIDE Responds to Public Safety Concerns

FIDE has published an FAQ on the security of the 2026 Candidates Tournament on the event's official website. FIDE addressed questions about travel safety to Cyprus, risks of power outages, safety mea…

Zhamsaran Tsydypov wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 points on March 24

Zhamsaran Tsydypov wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 points on March 24

Russian GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win Titled Tuesday on March 24. Runner-up Nihal Sarin won 8 times, drew twice and lost once, which led him to finish second w…

€86,000 Raised for Bluebaum — Germany Chess, Buettner and ChessBase Help Matthias Prepare for The Candidates

€86,000 Raised for Bluebaum — Germany Chess, Buettner and ChessBase Help Matthias Prepare for The Candidates

The German Chess Federation (DSB) reported how €86,000 was raised for German GM Matthias Bluebaum to prepare for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. The information was published on the official DSB…

“It was a bad move. Simply wrong” — Cyprus Chess Federation President on Humpy’s Withdrawal from The Candidates

“It was a bad move. Simply wrong” — Cyprus Chess Federation President on Humpy’s Withdrawal from The Candidates

President of the Cyprus Chess Federation Criton Tornaritis commented on Indian GM Koneru Humpy’s withdrawal from the Candidates Tournament 2026 in an X post. Tornaritis describes Humpy’s actions as d…

"I wanted to play from my bed and lose quickly… It wasn’t meant to be, I guess" — Dubov on Qualifying for the ChessCom Open Playoff

"I wanted to play from my bed and lose quickly… It wasn’t meant to be, I guess" — Dubov on Qualifying for the ChessCom Open Playoff

Russian GM Daniil Dubov shared his thoughts on the third Play-in of the Chess.com Open 2026 during the official tournament stream. Dubov says he wasn't planning on playing seriously, and notes that h…

Humpy Keeps Pushing: “FIDE imposes these penalties so that players don't dare to tell the truth!”

Humpy Keeps Pushing: “FIDE imposes these penalties so that players don't dare to tell the truth!”

Indian GM Koneru Humpy criticized FIDE for holding the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus in an interview with The Tribune on March 23. Koneru expresses concerns about the tournament's location, critici…

Daniil Dubov Qualifies in Playoff of Chess.com Open

Daniil Dubov Qualifies in Playoff of Chess.com Open

The 7th day of the Chess.com Open 2026 has concluded. After 9-round Swiss, Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 7 wins and 1 draw to win the first Play-in with 7.5/9 points.

Hans Niemann vs. Awonder Liang to Play in Paris

Hans Niemann vs. Awonder Liang to Play in Paris

American GMs Hans Moke Niemann and Awonder Liang will play a Classical exhibition match from April 10 to 15, 2026, at the Blitz Society bar in Paris.

"They say I will score 14 out of 14 in the Candidates… Absurd" — Bluebaum on Online Trolling

"They say I will score 14 out of 14 in the Candidates… Absurd" — Bluebaum on Online Trolling

German GM Matthias Bluebaum commented on the joke about his "invincibility" in an interview with Chess.com Deutsch on March 22. Bluebaum says he takes it with humor, and notes the absurdity of the si…

“40% chance of winning for Caruana? I wouldn't even give that to Magnus!” — MVL on Fabiano’s Candidates Chances

“40% chance of winning for Caruana? I wouldn't even give that to Magnus!” — MVL on Fabiano’s Candidates Chances

French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his thoughts on Fabiano Caruana’s chances at the FIDE Candidates 2026. Maxime highlights Fabiano as the favorite, and estimates his winning chances at 20-25 pe…

“Travelers are urged to reconsider traveling to Cyprus due to the ongoing tensions and the drone attack” — Koneru Humpy on Level 3 Travel Advisory in Cyprus

“Travelers are urged to reconsider traveling to Cyprus due to the ongoing tensions and the drone attack” — Koneru Humpy on Level 3 Travel Advisory in Cyprus

Indian GM Koneru Humpy criticized the venue of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in an interview with The Times Of India. Koneru pointed to the Level 3 Travel Advisory issued, and compared Cyprus t…

Alexander Grischuk Wins a Bitcoin at the BTC Chess960 Championship 2026

Alexander Grischuk Wins a Bitcoin at the BTC Chess960 Championship 2026

The 3rd and final day of the BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 in Prospera, Honduras has concluded. After 10 rounds, Russian GM Alexander Grischuk scored 6 wins and 2 draws to win the tournament with 7/…

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