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Abdusattorov: "I will help Sindarov in the Championship match!"

Abdusattorov: "I will help Sindarov in the Championship match!"

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov shared his thoughts about his compatriot Javokhir Sindarov and the 2026 World Championship match. Nodirbek says he and Sindarov are close friends, and states that he wi…

“Maybe this is the reason Nepo isn’t improving anymore...” — Howell on Nepo's criticism of Niemann

“Maybe this is the reason Nepo isn’t improving anymore...” — Howell on Nepo's criticism of Niemann

English GM David Howell commented on Ian Nepomniachtchi's statements about Hans Niemann. Howell says hinting at cheating without proof is unacceptable, and believes Nepo takes defeats personally.

“They also help me order dinner every day!” — Pragg’s Team Revealed

“They also help me order dinner every day!” — Pragg’s Team Revealed

Praggnanandhaa R’s coach, Ramachandran Ramesh, named Pragg’s preparation team. Ramesh thanks them for their help, and notes their contribution to Pragg's progress.

UzChess Cup Day 2: Underdog Madaminov Takes the Lead

UzChess Cup Day 2: Underdog Madaminov Takes the Lead

The 2nd day of the UzChess Cup 2026 in Tashkent has concluded. After 2 rounds, Mukhiddin Madaminov leads with 2 points, while Nodirbek Abdusattorov is in second place with 1.5 points.

Nepo: "Hans needs to learn how to behave. He's not a teenager anymore!"

Nepo: "Hans needs to learn how to behave. He's not a teenager anymore!"

Ian Nepomniachtchi commented on why he didn’t shake hands with Hans Moke Niemann at the UzChess Cup 2026 technical meeting. Nepo says he is unhappy with Hans’s behavior after their exhibition match, …

“The fighters are too tired…” — Wesley on Hans and Nepo Losing Their First Games

“The fighters are too tired…” — Wesley on Hans and Nepo Losing Their First Games

American GM Wesley So commented on the defeat of Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi in the first round of the UzChess Cup 2026. Wesley says the GMs are tired, noting their exhibition match at t…

Niemann: “You’ll see the level of my prophecies at this Tiebreak…”

Niemann: “You’ll see the level of my prophecies at this Tiebreak…”

American GM Hans Moke Niemann explained why he proposed a regulation change at the UzChess Cup 2026 technical meeting. Niemann says he doesn't want to repeat what happened in the match against Ian Ne…

“The tournament must be decided at the chessboard!” — Niemann Pushed a Regulation Change at UzChess Cup

“The tournament must be decided at the chessboard!” — Niemann Pushed a Regulation Change at UzChess Cup

American GM Hans Moke Niemann proposed a regulation change at the UzChess Cup 2026 during the technical meeting. Hans suggested replacing the Sonneborn-Berger system with Tiebreaks to determine the w…

UzChess Cup Day 1: Nepo and Hans Lose Their First Games

UzChess Cup Day 1: Nepo and Hans Lose Their First Games

The first day of the UzChess Cup 2026 in Tashkent has concluded. After 1 round, three players share the lead with 1 point each, with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov leading on tiebreaks.

Renato Terry Wins Lichess Titled Arena on June 6

Renato Terry Wins Lichess Titled Arena on June 6

Peruvian IM Renato Terry scored 142 points to win the June 6th Lichess Titled Arena. Runner-up Indonesian IM Yoseph Theolifus Taher finished second with 104 points.

Hikaru: "It’s a complete disaster for Gukesh… He’s a Top 5 Indian player now!"

Hikaru: "It’s a complete disaster for Gukesh… He’s a Top 5 Indian player now!"

Hikaru Nakamura commented on the performance of reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju at Norway Chess 2026. Hikaru says this is a disaster for Gukesh, and notes his position in the live rankings.

Rosenstein Palace To Host WR Chess Women’s Tour Final

Rosenstein Palace To Host WR Chess Women’s Tour Final

WR Chess CEO Wadim Rosenstein announced that the WR Women’s Chess Tour 2026 final will take place at the Rosenstein Palace in Stuttgart, Germany. The event will run from November 22 to 23.

Norway Chess Women Concluded: Bibisara Wins by Half a Point

Norway Chess Women Concluded: Bibisara Wins by Half a Point

The 10th and last day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 10 rounds, Bibisara Assaubayeva scored 3 wins and 6 draws in Classic, and 3 wins in Armageddon. She won the tournamen…

Pragg Wins Norway Chess 2026

Pragg Wins Norway Chess 2026

The 10th and last day of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 10 rounds, Praggnanandhaa R scored 5 wins and 6 draws in Classic, and 3 wins in Armageddon. He won the tournament with 18/3…

Oleksandr Bortnyk Wins Freestyle Friday with 1-Point Lead on June 5

Oleksandr Bortnyk Wins Freestyle Friday with 1-Point Lead on June 5

Ukrainian GM Oleksandr Bortnyk scored 9 wins and 1 draw to win the June 5th Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5/11 points. Runner-up GM Maciej Klekowski won 8 times, drew once, and lost 2 times, whi…

15-year-old Anastasiia Hnatyshyn Wins European Women's Championship 2026

15-year-old Anastasiia Hnatyshyn Wins European Women's Championship 2026

The 11th day of the European Women’s Championship 2026 in Batumi, Georgia has concluded. After 11 rounds, Ukrainian WFM Anastasiia Hnatyshyn scored 8 wins and 2 draws to win the tournament with 9 poi…

Sindarov Withdraws From Uzchess Cup 2026

Sindarov Withdraws From Uzchess Cup 2026

Uzbek media outlet Gazeta.uz reported that GM Javokhir Sindarov will miss the UzChess Cup Masters 2026. The source states that Sindarov personally decided to withdraw from the tournament during GCT: …

Niemann: “Nepo’s rating is well off his peak... The prize figure was fair”

Niemann: “Nepo’s rating is well off his peak... The prize figure was fair”

American GM Hans Moke Niemann responded to Ian Nepomniachtchi's criticism of their exhibition match. Niemann explains that Ian accepted the terms before the match started, says the prize money reflec…

Lazavik, Yoo and Terry Won Their 3 0 Thursdays on June 4

Lazavik, Yoo and Terry Won Their 3 0 Thursdays on June 4

Russian GM Denis Lazavik scored 10 points with 9 wins and 2 draws to win the First 3 0 Thursday on June 4. American GM Christopher Yoo and Peruvian IM Renato Terry scored 9 points to win the Second a…

Norway Chess Day 9: Carlsen and Gukesh are Out

Norway Chess Day 9: Carlsen and Gukesh are Out

The 9th day of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 9 rounds, Wesley So leads with 15.5 points, while Praggnanandhaa R is in second place with 15 points.

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