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Sina Movahed wins Freestyle Friday on tiebreaks on January 30

Sina Movahed wins Freestyle Friday on tiebreaks on January 30

Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 8 wins and 2 draws to win the January 23 Freestyle Friday tournament with 9 points. Runner-up GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda won 8 times, drew twice and lost once, which led him…

“Such a one-move blunder happens in 1 game out of a 1000!” — Abdusattorov on Gukesh’s blunder at Tata Steel

“Such a one-move blunder happens in 1 game out of a 1000!” — Abdusattorov on Gukesh’s blunder at Tata Steel

Nodirbek Abdusattorov commented on the rook blunder in his game with World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in Round 6 of Tata Steel Chess 2026. Abdusattorov noted that Gukesh had made a similar blunder aga…

FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2027 qualification paths announced

FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2027 qualification paths announced

FIDE officially published qualification paths for the second FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in 2027. Eight players will participate in the Championship, which will run from April 2026 to Jan…

“I’m sure most players in my place would have simply quit chess” — Hans Niemann on cheating accusations aftermath

“I’m sure most players in my place would have simply quit chess” — Hans Niemann on cheating accusations aftermath

Hans Niemann shared his thoughts on the aftermath of the cheating accusations against him in 2022-2023. In the interview with De Standaard on January 29 Hans noted that his faith in a bright future h…

Movahed, Carlsen and Lazavik won their 3 0 Thursdays on January 29

Movahed, Carlsen and Lazavik won their 3 0 Thursdays on January 29

Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win the First 3 0 Thursday on January 29. Magnus Carlsen scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win the Second 3 0 Thursday. R…

Speed Chess Championship Finals tickets are available

Speed Chess Championship Finals tickets are available

Chess.com has launched tickets sale for the Speed Chess Championship Finals in London.

EWC 2026 Early-Bird Tickets Available

EWC 2026 Early-Bird Tickets Available

Esports World Cup has launched early-bird ticket sales wave for the EWC 2026. Special 35% discount is available for a limited time.

Matthias Blubaum: “It's very nice that I finally crossed 2700!”

Matthias Blubaum: “It's very nice that I finally crossed 2700!”

Matthias Blubaum commented on reaching 2700 points in the Live rating. Blubaum shared his emotions in an interview with Tata Steel Chess after two consecutive wins against Gukesh Dommaraju and Anish …

“I had no idea what Fischer Random chess was, I thought it was like a medicine or something…” — Jan Buettner about Freestyle Chess origins

“I had no idea what Fischer Random chess was, I thought it was like a medicine or something…” — Jan Buettner about Freestyle Chess origins

Freestyle Chess CEO Jan Henric Buettner explained the origins of Freestyle Chess and the Grand Slam Tour. Buettner mentioned how he met Magnus Carlsen and admitted he did not know what Chess 960 was …

“Erdogmus is the best junior player in the World, bar none!” — Hikaru about 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus

“Erdogmus is the best junior player in the World, bar none!” — Hikaru about 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus

Hikaru Nakamura shared his thoughts on 14-year-old Turkish Grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus. Hikaru noted that at his age he is already playing against the world's best players and that he will become…

Tata Steel Challengers Day 10: Aydin Suleymanli takes the Lead back

Tata Steel Challengers Day 10: Aydin Suleymanli takes the Lead back

The tenth day of the Tata Steel Chess Challengers 2026 in Wijk aan Zee has concluded. After ten rounds, GM Aydin Suleymanli leads with 8 points, while Andy Woodward is in second place with 7.5 points.

Tata Steel Masters Day 10: Bluebaum breaks 2700 Elo mark

Tata Steel Masters Day 10: Bluebaum breaks 2700 Elo mark

The tenth day of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 in Wijk aan Zee has concluded. After ten rounds, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov continues to lead with 6.5 points, while Javokhir Sindarov is in second pl…

“I couldn't imagine speaking to anyone, I was so overwhelmed…” — Giri on meeting top players early in his career

“I couldn't imagine speaking to anyone, I was so overwhelmed…” — Giri on meeting top players early in his career

Dutch GM Anish Giri recalled feeling overwhelmed among Top players in an interview with Lichess.org on January 24. He highlighted Hungarian GM Peter Leko’s deliberate kindness to young players and sh…

Magnus blunders mate in two against NM in Titled Tuesday

Magnus blunders mate in two against NM in Titled Tuesday

Magnus Carlsen blundered mate in two moves against USA National Master Jacorey Bynum in the first round of Titled Tuesday on January 27.

“I like that Gukesh loses in different ways. He is a universal player!” — Nepo on Gukesh's Tata Steel performance

“I like that Gukesh loses in different ways. He is a universal player!” — Nepo on Gukesh's Tata Steel performance

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi discussed World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju's performance at the Tata Steel Chess in Wijk aan Zee. Ian shared his thoughts during a Titled Tuesday stream on January 27.

Grand Chess Tour 2026 Participants Revealed

Grand Chess Tour 2026 Participants Revealed

Grand Chess Tour announced the list of nine players who will participate in the tour in 2026. Wildcard players for all events will be announced at a later date.

Tata Steel Challengers Day 9: Andy Woodward Takes the Lead

Tata Steel Challengers Day 9: Andy Woodward Takes the Lead

The ninth day of the Tata Steel Chess Challengers 2026 in Wijk aan Zee has concluded. After nine rounds, GM Andy Woodward leads with 7.5 points, while Aydin Suleymanli is in second place with 7 point…

Tata Steel Masters Day 9: Clash of leaders ends in a draw

Tata Steel Masters Day 9: Clash of leaders ends in a draw

The ninth day of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 in Wijk aan Zee has concluded. After nine rounds, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov continues to lead with 6 points, while Javokhir Sindarov is in second pla…

Dmitry Andreikin wins Titled Tuesday without a single loss on January 27

Dmitry Andreikin wins Titled Tuesday without a single loss on January 27

Russian GM Dmitry Andreikin scored 9.5 points with 8 wins and 3 draw to win Titled Tuesday on January 27. Runner-up Jan-Krzysztof Duda won 9 times and lost 2 times, which led him to finish second wit…

“London system? Definitely 900!” — Magnus plays Guess the Elo IRL

“London system? Definitely 900!” — Magnus plays Guess the Elo IRL

Magnus Carlsen participated in the Guess the Elo in Real Life format on the Team Liquid Chess channel on January 27. In the video, Magnus often used questions about favorite openings, endgame checkma…

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