Russian GM Denis Lazavik scored 10 points with 9 wins and 2 draws to win the Titled Tuesday on June 2. Runner-up Serbian GM Alexey Sarana won 8 times, drew twice, and lost once, which led him to fini…
June 02, 2026
Vietnamese online newspaper Dan Viet reported on a situation at the Asian Individual Championships 2026. The newspaper claims that 17-year-old Vietnamese IM Tran Gia Phuc Pham was searched after his …
English GM David Howell explained how he helped Magnus Carlsen prepare for Norway Chess 2026. Howell says he told Carlsen about a rare move while they were in a hot tub, and notes that Magnus could n…
American GM Hans Moke Niemann added to his comment about his match against Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. Niemann says that Ian refused to play a tiebreak, and explains why the match with Jorden van …
The 7th day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 7 rounds, Bibisara Assaubayeva leads with 12.5 points, while Divya Deshmukh is in second place with 10 points.
June 01, 2026
The 7th day of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 7 rounds, Wesley So leads with 12.5 points, while Alireza Firouzja is in second place with 10 points.
Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov asked for help with his Steam account on X on June 1. Sindarov says he has an emergency, and requests a contact person to resolve the issue.
American GM Hans Moke Niemann commented on his match against Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. Niemann says it was emotionally difficult to play against Nepo, and states that Ian tried to damage his che…
Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi commented on his match against American GM Hans Moke Niemann. Ian says the games were exhausting, describes the final day's games, and calls the match a good training.
The 4th and final day of the Hans vs. Nepo 2026 match has concluded. The GMs drew the first game and Niemann defeated Nepomniachtchi in the last game. The match ended with a score of 4-4.
American GM Wesley So commented on his win over Praggnanandhaa R in round 3 of Norway Chess 2026. Wesley says he was unhappy with the opening, says Pragg was too aggressive, and reflects on the energ…
The 3rd day of the Hans vs. Nepo 2026 match has concluded. GMs drew both Classical games and Ian Nepomniachtchi leads the tournament with 3.5 points.
May 31, 2026
The 6th day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 6 rounds, Bibisara Assaubayeva leads with 9.5 points, while Divya Deshmukh is in second place with 8.5 points.
The 6th day of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 6 rounds, Wesley So leads with 11.5 points, while Alireza Firouzja is in second place with 10 points.
Magnus Carlsen commented on his loss to American GM Wesley So in the 5th round of Norway Chess 2026. Magnus explains that it’s hard for him to make decisions, and jokes that he would prefer not to ha…
The 2nd day of the Hans vs. Nepo 2026 match has concluded. GMs drew both Classical games and Ian Nepomniachtchi leads the tournament with 2.5 points.
May 30, 2026
The 5th day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 5 rounds, Divya Deshmukh leads with 8.5 points, while Bibisara Assaubayeva is in second place with 8 points.
The 5th day of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 5 rounds, Alireza Firouzja leads with 10 points, while Wesley So is in second place with 8.5 points.
Magnus Carlsen’s coach, Danish GM Peter Heine Nielsen, spoke about his role in working with Magnus. Peter says he tries not to put stress on Magnus, and recalls a request from Carlsen’s father.
Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi reflected on the names of elite chess players. Nepo talks about the family of American GM Awonder Liang, and mentions Magnus Carlsen's full name.
May 29, 2026
