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Alireza Drew With Sindarov While Playing From Bed

Alireza Drew With Sindarov While Playing From Bed

French GM Alireza Firouzja played against Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov in a special room, lying on a bed due to an injured ankle. The game took place in round 5 of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2…

Giri: "Why do they always call me for an interview after I play a bad game? Maybe I always play bad games..."

Giri: "Why do they always call me for an interview after I play a bad game? Maybe I always play bad games..."

Dutch GM Anish Giri commented on his draw against German GM Vincent Keymer in round 5 of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. Giri reflects on his performance, and notes that he lost control dur…

Niemann: “I will play against Nepo where Fischer and Spassky played...”

Niemann: “I will play against Nepo where Fischer and Spassky played...”

American GM Hans Moke Niemann released a Q&A video on his YouTube channel on April 18. Niemann showed that he is in Monaco, shared impressions from his vacation, and mentioned the upcoming match with…

Alireza Firouzja Suffered an Ankle Injury at GCT

Alireza Firouzja Suffered an Ankle Injury at GCT

Organizers of the Grand Chess Tour published an explanation of the medical issue that caused French GM Alireza Firouzja to miss round 4 of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. Organizers state t…

“I heard that Alireza fell... I hope he's going to be fine!” — Giri on Firouzja Missing a Game at GCT

“I heard that Alireza fell... I hope he's going to be fine!” — Giri on Firouzja Missing a Game at GCT

Dutch GM Anish Giri commented on his game against French GM Alireza Firouzja in round 3, and on Alireza not being able to play in round 4 at the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. Anish says some …

GCT Romania Day 4: Keymer Takes The Lead

GCT Romania Day 4: Keymer Takes The Lead

The 4th day of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 in Bucharest has concluded. After 4 rounds, Vincent Keymer leads with 3 points, while Anish Giri is in second place with 2.5 points.

Games with Alireza at GCT May Be Cancelled

Games with Alireza at GCT May Be Cancelled

French GM Alireza Firouzja did not show up for his game against American GM Fabiano Caruana in round 4 of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. Organizers of the Grand Chess Tour published an exp…

GCT Romania Day 3: Alireza Blunders Under Time Pressure

GCT Romania Day 3: Alireza Blunders Under Time Pressure

The 3rd day of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 in Bucharest has concluded. After 3 rounds, 5 players share the lead with 2 points each, with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave leading on tiebreaks.

Sindarov: “I didn't take this tournament very seriously… I need more rest after the Candidates”

Sindarov: “I didn't take this tournament very seriously… I need more rest after the Candidates”

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov shared his thoughts on his performance at the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. Sindarov says he didn’t take the event too seriously, notes he needs more rest after the…

Oleksandr Bortnyk Wins Freestyle Friday on May 15

Oleksandr Bortnyk Wins Freestyle Friday on May 15

Ukrainian GM Oleksandr Bortnyk scored 8 wins and 2 draws to win the May 15th Freestyle Friday tournament with 9/11 points. Runner-up GM Frederik Svane won 8 times, drew once, and lost 2 times, which …

GCT Romania Day 2: Pragg Defeats Sindarov

GCT Romania Day 2: Pragg Defeats Sindarov

The 2nd day of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 in Bucharest has concluded. After 2 rounds, 3 players share the lead with 1.5 points each, with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave leading on tiebreaks.

Faustino To Play Against Jospem in Peru on June 25

Faustino To Play Against Jospem in Peru on June 25

WR Chess announced an exhibition match between Argentine GM Faustino Oro and Mexican GM Jose Martinez Alcantara. The match will take place on June 25 in Lima, the capital of Peru.

"For Faustino chess is like a video game" — Oro's Coach

"For Faustino chess is like a video game" — Oro's Coach

Argentinian IM and coach Jorge Rosito described 12-year-old GM Faustino Oro's approach to chess. Jorge says Faustino constantly plays chess, and notes that Oro views it like a video game.

Sindarov: "Vidonyak made me a true professional player!"

Sindarov: "Vidonyak made me a true professional player!"

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov shared his experience working with German IM Roman Vidonyak. Sindarov says Vidonyak made him a true professional, describes how Roman gave him confidence, and notes his tou…

Arjun Erigaisi Won Twice in 3 0 Thursday on May 14

Arjun Erigaisi Won Twice in 3 0 Thursday on May 14

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi won the First and Second 3 0 Thursday by scoring 10 and 9 points respectively on May 14. Mexican GM Jose Martinez won the Third 3 0 Thursday with 9 points by securing 7 wins …

GCT Romania Day 1: All Games Drawn

GCT Romania Day 1: All Games Drawn

The first day of the GCT Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 in Bucharest has concluded. After 1 round, all 10 players share the lead with 0.5 point each, with Fabiano Caruana leading on tiebreaks.

Kasparov: "Sindarov's style is just like Boris Spassky in the 60s”

Kasparov: "Sindarov's style is just like Boris Spassky in the 60s”

13th World Champion Garry Kasparov shared his opinion on the playing style of Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov. Kasparov calls Sindarov a universal player, and compares him to 10th World Champion Boris Spa…

Esports World Cup 2026 Moves to Paris Due to Middle East Conflict

Esports World Cup 2026 Moves to Paris Due to Middle East Conflict

Media outlet GamesBeat announced that the Esports World Cup 2026 is planning to move from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Paris, France. The source cited the Middle Eastern crisis as the reason for the move.

“When Caruana recommends a trashy product like this… A lot of damage is going to be done!” — GM Studer Criticizes Chessreps

“When Caruana recommends a trashy product like this… A lot of damage is going to be done!” — GM Studer Criticizes Chessreps

Swiss GM Noel Studer criticized Chessreps.com and American GM Fabiano Caruana for promoting the platform. Studer states that Chessreps is a trashy product, compares the depth of theory on the platfor…

GothamChess: “It’s 55-45 for Sindarov… Not as crazy as everyone’s saying”

GothamChess: “It’s 55-45 for Sindarov… Not as crazy as everyone’s saying”

American IM Levy Rozman shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026. Levy says the chances in the match are 55-45 in favor of Javokhir Sindarov, and rejects the idea that Sindarov is signi…

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