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Taher, Parham and Terry Won Their 3 0 Thursdays on April 16

Taher, Parham and Terry Won Their 3 0 Thursdays on April 16

Indonesian IM Yoseph Theolifus Taher and Peruvian IM Renato Terry scored 9.5 points to win the First and Third 3 0 Thursday respectively on April 16. Iranian GM Parham Maghsoodloo scored 9 points to …

Nakamura: "Everyone expects Gukesh to lose… I think he will win!"

Nakamura: "Everyone expects Gukesh to lose… I think he will win!"

American GM Hikaru Nakamura shared his thoughts on the FIDE World Championship 2026. Nakamura believes reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will win the Match, and notes Gukesh should work on his…

14-Year-Old Erdogmus Becomes the Youngest 2700-Player in History

14-Year-Old Erdogmus Becomes the Youngest 2700-Player in History

Turkish GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus is playing a match with former World Champion Veselin Topalov in Monaco. Erdogmus reached his new peak live rating of 2704.0 points.

“Russian ‘prestigious’ titles? It doesn't affect me at all…” — Fedoseev on His Russian Titles Being Stripped

“Russian ‘prestigious’ titles? It doesn't affect me at all…” — Fedoseev on His Russian Titles Being Stripped

Slovenian GM Vladimir Fedoseev commented on the Russian Chess Federation revoking his ‘Russian Grandmaster’ and ‘Master of Sport of Russia’ titles. Fedoseev says it does not affect him, and questions…

Giri: "It's going to be difficult for me to qualify for the next Candidates..."

Giri: "It's going to be difficult for me to qualify for the next Candidates..."

Dutch GM Anish Giri discussed whether he could qualify for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2028. Giri believes it will be difficult for him, and notes the performance of Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest.

Garry Kasparov: “If Sindarov beats Gukesh, there will be a chance to bring Magnus back”

Garry Kasparov: “If Sindarov beats Gukesh, there will be a chance to bring Magnus back”

Former World Champion Garry Kasparov discussed the possible outcome of the 2026 World Championship match in an interview with the Saint Louis Chess Club. Kasparov considers Javokhir Sindarov the favo…

Caruana: "Will I ever win the Candidates? I have no idea..."

Caruana: "Will I ever win the Candidates? I have no idea..."

American GM Fabiano Caruana commented on his performance at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Caruana notes that Javokhir Sindarov and Anish Giri played better than him, and discusses whether he c…

FIDE Grand Swiss 2027 returns to the Isle of Man with $900,000 prize fund

FIDE Grand Swiss 2027 returns to the Isle of Man with $900,000 prize fund

FIDE announced the Grand Swiss 2027 on the Isle of Man, scheduled from May 10 to 25. The event carries a $900,000 prize fund across 170 players in the Open and Women's sections, with two FIDE Candida…

Bibisara: "A bit unlucky... I will come back stronger!"

Bibisara: "A bit unlucky... I will come back stronger!"

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva commented on the result of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in her Telegram channel. Bibisara thanked the fans for their support and noted her readiness for …

Candidates Concluded: Sindarov Scores Record 10 Points

Candidates Concluded: Sindarov Scores Record 10 Points

The 14th and the final day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 14 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov scored 6 wins and 8 draws to win the tournament with 10/14 points. Sindar…

Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026

Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026

The 14th and the final day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 14 rounds, Vaishali Rameshbabu scored 5 wins and 7 draws to win the tournament with 8.5/14 poi…

Anish Giri: "Winning Candidates Tournaments is not easy... Even Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the cycle!"

Anish Giri: "Winning Candidates Tournaments is not easy... Even Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the cycle!"

Dutch GM Anish Giri discussed the difficulty of playing in Candidates Tournaments in an interview with FIDE. Giri says he had chances to win, calls the tournament difficult, and notes Magnus Carlsen'…

“You will definitely bring the world crown home. I believe in you!” — President of Uzbekistan Congratulates Sindarov

“You will definitely bring the world crown home. I believe in you!” — President of Uzbekistan Congratulates Sindarov

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke by phone with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov on April 14. Mirziyoyev congratulated Sindarov on his victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, and sta…

MVL: “It's on you if you don't know Sindarov by now…”

MVL: “It's on you if you don't know Sindarov by now…”

French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his thoughts on Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov. Maxime talks about how he spotted Sindarov's potential in 2021, and notes his playing strength.

Nepo: “Sindarov had points brought to him on a silver platter...”

Nepo: “Sindarov had points brought to him on a silver platter...”

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi commented on Sindarov's victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Ian says the intrigue was lost in the sixth round of 14, and notes Javokhir's performance.

Haik Martirosyan Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 14

Haik Martirosyan Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 14

Armenian GM Haik Martirosyan scored 10 points with 10 wins to win Titled Tuesday on April 14. Runner-up Sina Movahed won 9 times, drew once and lost once, which led him to finish second with 9.5 poin…

Women's Candidates Day 13: Six Players to Fight for The Win

Women's Candidates Day 13: Six Players to Fight for The Win

The 13th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 13 rounds, two players share the lead with 7.5 points each, with Bibisara Assaubayeva leading on tiebreaks.

“My Champion!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva on Sindarov’s Victory

“My Champion!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva on Sindarov’s Victory

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva posted a photo with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov on her Telegram channel on April 14. Bibisara congratulated Sindarov on his victory at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournamen…

“It wasn’t that easy... but it was close enough to an easy draw” — Sindarov On The Decisive Game

“It wasn’t that easy... but it was close enough to an easy draw” — Sindarov On The Decisive Game

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov commented on the decisive game against Dutch GM Anish Giri in Round 13 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Sindarov says he prepared well for it, and expresses his happ…

"Yakubboev told me in advance he wouldn't shake my hand..." — Harika Dronavalli

"Yakubboev told me in advance he wouldn't shake my hand..." — Harika Dronavalli

Indian GM Harika Dronavalli commented on the situation with Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev at the 2026 Grenke Chess Open. Harika explains that Yakubboev warned her in advance that he wouldn't be able to…

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