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Magnus Carlsen wins Titled Tuesday with 0.5 point lead on December 16

Magnus Carlsen wins Titled Tuesday with 0.5 point lead on December 16

Magnus Carlsen scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win Titled Tuesday on December 16. Runner-up Haik Martirosyan drew two times and lost once, which led him to finish second with 9 points.

GCL Season 3 — Vachier-Lagrave's Team Leads After Round 3

GCL Season 3 — Vachier-Lagrave's Team Leads After Round 3

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave's team leads the GCL Season 3 Main Event with 33 Game Points after the December 16 round. Alireza Firouzja's team trails the leader by one point, holding 32 Game Points.

FIDE General Assembly votes to readmit Russian and Belarusian teams

FIDE General Assembly votes to readmit Russian and Belarusian teams

The FIDE General Assembly voted to readmit Russian and Belarusian teams to official competitions. The decision fully restores rights for youth players under national flags. Protocols for adult teams …

"The [Ludwig and xQc] issue with geometry beyond two or three squares is evident" — Dubov on streamers' game

"The [Ludwig and xQc] issue with geometry beyond two or three squares is evident" — Dubov on streamers' game

GM Daniil Dubov analyzed a game between popular streamers Ludwig and xQc in a recent video for the Team Spirit Chess channel. In his review, Dubov noted a common problem among beginner chess players …

Lichess 2025 Expensess Report

Lichess 2025 Expensess Report

The free chess platform Lichess reported 2025 expenses of $789,389. The non-profit platform, funded by donations and without advertising, detailed its major cost areas.

“I certainly don't see in the next 10 years me running this thing” — Freestyle Chess Co-founder Jan Buettner on Grand Slam Tour and future plans

“I certainly don't see in the next 10 years me running this thing” — Freestyle Chess Co-founder Jan Buettner on Grand Slam Tour and future plans

In a recent interview with Chess Base India, Freestyle Chess Tour co-founder Jan Buettner discussed the conclusion of the 2025 season, the tour's impact on players, and his future role. He expressed …

Lichess recap 2025 is here!

Lichess recap 2025 is here!

Lichess released a recap with your gameplay activity and statistics for 2025 on December 15.

Hikaru Nakamura became a father!

Hikaru Nakamura became a father!

GM Hikaru Nakamura confirmed the birth of his child with WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan while competing at the Global Chess League Season 3 in Mumbai on December 14.

Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 Begins in Mumbai

Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 Begins in Mumbai

The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 began with an opening ceremony at Mahandra Towers in Mumbai. Triveni Continental Kings beat Alpine SG Pipers 9:7, and upGrad Mumba Masters defeated Ganges G…

Doubts raised over 3-year-old's FIDE rating record

Doubts raised over 3-year-old's FIDE rating record

Formal complaints allege FIDE fair-play violations in the rating achievement of three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha. The complaints claim his three rated victories were against coaches at his own …

”David literally explained a line to me in three minutes in the metro” — Andrey Esipenko on his World Chess Cup preparations

”David literally explained a line to me in three minutes in the metro” — Andrey Esipenko on his World Chess Cup preparations

Russian GM Andrey Esipenko shared how a last-minute explanation in the Moscow metro formed his entire preparation for a critical victory at the FIDE World Chess Cup 2025. In an interview with Levitov…

19-year-old GM Pranesh M wins Freestyle Friday with 1 point lead on December 12

19-year-old GM Pranesh M wins Freestyle Friday with 1 point lead on December 12

Nineteen-year-old Indian GM Pranesh M scored 9 wins and 1 draw to win the December 12 Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5 points. He finished 1 point ahead of runner-up GM Jeffery Xiong with 8.5 poi…

"Casual event of no significance…" — GM Jacob Aagaard criticizes Freestyle tournaments

"Casual event of no significance…" — GM Jacob Aagaard criticizes Freestyle tournaments

Grandmaster Jacob Aagaard criticized the evolution of Freestyle Chess tournaments in a post on X. He stated the events have lost their serious classical format and significance.

Jose Martinez and Renato Terry won the Second and Third 3 0 Thursday on December 12

Jose Martinez and Renato Terry won the Second and Third 3 0 Thursday on December 12

Mexican GM Jose Martinez scored 9 points with 8 wins and 2 draws to win the Second 3 0 Thursday on December 12. Peruvian IM Renato Terry has won the The Third 3 0 Thursday with the same score!

"I'm not trying to become a grandmaster" — Andrea Botez on Super PogChamps outcome after a blunder

"I'm not trying to become a grandmaster" — Andrea Botez on Super PogChamps outcome after a blunder

The projected Super PogChamps favorite, streamer Andrea Botez, blundered a queen in her game against comedian Samay Raina, who went on to win the tournament, while Botez finished in 3rd-4th place. Sh…

Sina Movahed wins first tournament of 3 0 Thursday by 0.5-point margin on December 11

Sina Movahed wins first tournament of 3 0 Thursday by 0.5-point margin on December 11

Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 9 wins and 1 draw to win the first tournament of the 3 0 Thursday on December 11 with the total of 9.5 points. Last Thursday, Movahed scored 9 points, but took second p…

GM Boris Gelfand on the systemic crisis in Israeli chess

GM Boris Gelfand on the systemic crisis in Israeli chess

GM Boris Gelfand stated that the Israeli Chess Federation has been taken over by individuals unrelated to chess, harming the competitiveness of the national team. He cited systemic favoritism and a t…

Levon Aronian becomes two-time Freestyle Chess Grand Slam champion

Levon Aronian becomes two-time Freestyle Chess Grand Slam champion

American GM Levon Aronian won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, defeating Magnus Carlsen in the final. The final was played in a Best-of-2 single elimination format, with Aronian winning 1.5-0.5.

Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian to decide Champion at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final

Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian to decide Champion at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final

Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian will compete for first place at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam on December 11. Carlsen qualified by defeating Javokhir Sindarov 2.5/4, while Aronian beat Vincent Keym…

Global Chess League announces return of Season 3 at Mumbai on December 14

Global Chess League announces return of Season 3 at Mumbai on December 14

Mumbai will host the Global Chess League Season 3 from December 14 at the Royal Opera House, following the event's successful first two editions. The event will feature top players like Magnus Carlse…

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