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"Kramnik has never apologized to anyone in his life. And he does not think there is anything to apologize for" — Russian YouTuber Matvey Galchenko

"Kramnik has never apologized to anyone in his life. And he does not think there is anything to apologize for" — Russian YouTuber Matvey Galchenko

Russian YouTuber Matvey Galchenko shared his opinion on Vladimir Kramnik's anti-cheating campaign. Galchenko believes that Kramnik does not see anything to apologize for. Matvey notes that Vladimir d…

"My second came here to prepare me while he's expecting a baby..." — Levon Aronian

"My second came here to prepare me while he's expecting a baby..." — Levon Aronian

Levon Aronian spoke about his mood for the final round of the 2026 US Chess Championship. Aronian says that he cannot give up on a tournament. Levon explains that his second, Mikhail Antipov, came to…

Assaubayeva Finds Out About News of Her Wedding with Sindarov

Assaubayeva Finds Out About News of Her Wedding with Sindarov

Bibisara Assaubayeva reacted to news articles about her potential wedding with Javokhir Sindarov. Assaubayeva attached screenshots of sensational headlines from various Kazakh media outlets.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov Extends Esports Contract with NAVI

Nodirbek Abdusattorov Extends Esports Contract with NAVI

The esports organization Natus Vincere (NAVI) announced the extension of its contract with Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Nodirbek will continue representing the organization in tournaments in 2027.

Magnus Presents New Tournament in Barcelona: "We want the best players competing in a fast-paced yet entertaining way"

Magnus Presents New Tournament in Barcelona: "We want the best players competing in a fast-paced yet entertaining way"

Magnus Carlsen attended the launch of a new event in Barcelona on October 20. Carlsen presented a new elite tournament called the MOVE Cup.

Wesley, Caruana, and Oparin to Fight for Victory — US Championship Day 10

Wesley, Caruana, and Oparin to Fight for Victory — US Championship Day 10

The 10th day of the US Chess Championships 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. After 10 rounds, Wesley So leads with 7 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 6 points.

Abdusattorov and Erigaisi's Teams Take the Lead — European Club Cup Day 4

Abdusattorov and Erigaisi's Teams Take the Lead — European Club Cup Day 4

The 4th day of the European Chess Club Cup 2026 in Montenegro has concluded. 4 teams finished the 4th round with 8 points. The teams of 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov and 🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi lead with 72 tiebr…

Hikaru Nakamura Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on October 20

Hikaru Nakamura Wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 Points on October 20

Hikaru Nakamura scored 9.5 points with 9 victories and 1 draw to win the Titled Tuesday on October 20. Runner-up Russian GM Dmitry Andreikin won 9 times, drew 1 time, and lost once, which led him to …

"The current system sucks. My biggest disappointment is that we don't know who the best player is" — Levy Rozman

"The current system sucks. My biggest disappointment is that we don't know who the best player is" — Levy Rozman

Levy Rozman shared his opinion on the World Chess Championship Cycle in an interview with El Mundo. Rozman criticizes the fact that Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura play few tournaments. Levy belie…

"Levy churns out a vast amount of superficial material... The shallowness of thought is likely a serious impediment to his chessic advancement" — Nigel Short

"Levy churns out a vast amount of superficial material... The shallowness of thought is likely a serious impediment to his chessic advancement" — Nigel Short

Nigel Short commented on Levy Rozman's statement that he will not become a GM. Nigel says that Levy is neither weak nor old for achieving this goal. Short notes that the shallowness of Rozman's think…

"I'm too old for becoming a Grandmaster... I probably will never be a GM" — Levy Rozman

"I'm too old for becoming a Grandmaster... I probably will never be a GM" — Levy Rozman

Levy Rozman spoke about his plans to achieve the Grandmaster title. Rozman says it is difficult for him to play against young players. Levy believes that he will never become a Grandmaster. Rozman sp…

"There's nothing in Gukesh's games in the last year and a half that makes me believe that he's going to suddenly play at a much higher level" — Hikaru Nakamura

"There's nothing in Gukesh's games in the last year and a half that makes me believe that he's going to suddenly play at a much higher level" — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026. Nakamura names a victory for Javokhir Sindarov as the most likely outcome. Hikaru thinks Gukesh Dommaraju will not play better …

Wesley So Leads by One Point — US Championship Day 9

Wesley So Leads by One Point — US Championship Day 9

The 9th day of the US Chess Championships 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. After 9 rounds, Wesley So leads with 6.5 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 5.5 points.

"If Sindarov brings the world chess crown to Uzbekistan, we will definitely discuss the wedding with Assaubayeva" — Javokhir's Grandfather

"If Sindarov brings the world chess crown to Uzbekistan, we will definitely discuss the wedding with Assaubayeva" — Javokhir's Grandfather

Javokhir Sindarov's grandfather, Komil Sindarov, spoke about a possible wedding between his grandson and Bibisara Assaubayeva. Komil is sure that the wedding between the Grandmasters will happen. Sin…

FIDE: "This is how we'll always remember Danya — witty, full of energy, and incredibly talented"

FIDE: "This is how we'll always remember Danya — witty, full of energy, and incredibly talented"

FIDE honored the memory of American GM Daniel Naroditsky today. He passed away one year ago at the age of 29. FIDE describes Naroditsky as energetic and notes his outstanding talent.

"Chess players are only good at chess. We do not have this special gift for anything else..." — Daniil Dubov

"Chess players are only good at chess. We do not have this special gift for anything else..." — Daniil Dubov

Daniil Dubov spoke about playing chess as an indicator of intellectual ability. Dubov states that the ability to play chess does not mean a person has other talents. Daniil notes that he came to this…

"India is not a normal country in the chess sense. There are too many good players" — Hikaru Nakamura

"India is not a normal country in the chess sense. There are too many good players" — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura shared his opinion on Indian chess players. Nakamura says India is not a normal country in the chess sense, and notes that it has a large number of strong players. Hikaru cites Pranes…

"It's a shadow to live with a World Champion who is now world's number 30" — Levy Rozman

"It's a shadow to live with a World Champion who is now world's number 30" — Levy Rozman

Levy Rozman shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026 in an interview with El Mundo. Rozman believes that the match odds are 55-45 in favor of Javokhir Sindarov. Levy notes that the best…

Hans Niemann May Drop Out of the 2700 Club — US Championship Day 8

Hans Niemann May Drop Out of the 2700 Club — US Championship Day 8

The 8th day of the US Chess Championships 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. After 8 rounds, Wesley So leads with 6 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 5 points.

Wesley So Takes the Lead — US Championship Day 7

Wesley So Takes the Lead — US Championship Day 7

The 7th day of the US Chess Championships 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. After 7 rounds, Wesley So leads with 5 points, while Andy Woodward is in second place with 4.5 points.