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Vincent Keymer Wins Freestyle Friday on Tiebreaks on March 27

Vincent Keymer Wins Freestyle Friday on Tiebreaks on March 27

German GM Vincent Keymer scored 7 wins and 3 draws to win the March 27 Freestyle Friday tournament with 8.5/11 points. Runner-up Nodirbek Yakubboev won 8 times, drew once, and lost twice, which led h…

Polina Shuvalova Becomes the First Woman to Reach 3000 in Blitz on ChessCom

Polina Shuvalova Becomes the First Woman to Reach 3000 in Blitz on ChessCom

25-year-old Russian IM Polina Shuvalova achieved a new personal best Blitz rating of 3003 on Chess.com and became the first woman to ever reach over 3000 Elo in Blitz on the platform.

Abdusattorov: "I think Gukesh losing his Title is a very objective evaluation right now"

Abdusattorov: "I think Gukesh losing his Title is a very objective evaluation right now"

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov discussed the prospects of World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in an interview on the YouTube channel Chess with Mustreader on March 27. Abdusattorov points to self-imposed…

"I certainly wouldn't call Hikaru the favorite... Fabiano is the only true professional here" — Nepo Breaks Down the Candidates Field

"I certainly wouldn't call Hikaru the favorite... Fabiano is the only true professional here" — Nepo Breaks Down the Candidates Field

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi described all 8 participants of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in a video on his YouTube channel on March 27. Ian highlights the distinctive characteristics of the …

Jose Martinez Won Twice in 3 0 Thursday on March 26

Jose Martinez Won Twice in 3 0 Thursday on March 26

Jose Martinez won the First and Second 3 0 Thursday by scoring 9.5 points in both tournaments on March 26. Ukrainian GM Oleksandr Bortnyk won the Third 3 0 Thursday with 10.5 points by securing 10 wi…

Fabiano: "Just because I'm 33 doesn't mean this is my last chance at the Candidates!"

Fabiano: "Just because I'm 33 doesn't mean this is my last chance at the Candidates!"

American GM Fabiano Caruana shared his thoughts on the importance of Candidates experience for victory in an interview on the Lichess YouTube channel. Caruana concludes that experience can help close…

Faustino Oro To Play for Argentina at the 2026 Chess Olympiad

Faustino Oro To Play for Argentina at the 2026 Chess Olympiad

The Argentine chess federation announced that IM Faustino Oro will play for the national team at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, running from September 15 to 28, 2026.

“The hotel is wonderful! I plan to enjoy the tournament!” — Andrey Esipenko Arrives in Cyprus

“The hotel is wonderful! I plan to enjoy the tournament!” — Andrey Esipenko Arrives in Cyprus

Russian GM Andrey Esipenko shared his first impressions of the venue for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in a video on his Telegram channel. Esipenko expresses positive emotions, and notes that p…

"Move Candidates to Germany? It was just a public gesture..." — FIDE President Dvorkovich

"Move Candidates to Germany? It was just a public gesture..." — FIDE President Dvorkovich

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich responded to Wadim Rosenstein’s proposal to move the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 to Germany. Dvorkovich explains the proposal came too late, and states that the v…

“ChessCom and Lichess do not provide information! It’s wrong to cover up cheating episodes!” — Kramnik Pushes Tsydypov’s Cheating Accusations

“ChessCom and Lichess do not provide information! It’s wrong to cover up cheating episodes!” — Kramnik Pushes Tsydypov’s Cheating Accusations

The 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik added to his commentary on Russian GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov’s win at Titled Tuesday in a conversation with RookReview’s editorial team on March 26. Kramnik state…

Daniel Rensch: “Don't be surprised if Wei Yi wins the Candidates!”

Daniel Rensch: “Don't be surprised if Wei Yi wins the Candidates!”

Co-founder of Chess.com Daniel Rensch shared his thoughts on Chinese GM Wei Yi’s chances at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Twitch stream. Rensch calls Wei a dark horse, and notes that Yi may …

Nihal Sarin Wins the Last Chess.com Open Play-In — Playoff Bracket Is Set

Nihal Sarin Wins the Last Chess.com Open Play-In — Playoff Bracket Is Set

The 8th day of the Chess.com Open 2026 has concluded. After 9-round Swiss, Indian GM Nihal Sarin scored 5 wins and 4 draws to win the last Play-in with 7/9 points.

“Tsydypov was banned on ChessCom and Lichess already… Legendary onliner” — Kramnik on Tsydypov’s Victory on Titled Tuesday

“Tsydypov was banned on ChessCom and Lichess already… Legendary onliner” — Kramnik on Tsydypov’s Victory on Titled Tuesday

The 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik commented on Russian GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov’s win on Titled Tuesday on March 24. Kramnik claims Tsydypov was previously banned on several online chess platform…

Major Poker Tour in Cyprus Got Cancelled — FIDE Has Other Plans for The Candidates

Major Poker Tour in Cyprus Got Cancelled — FIDE Has Other Plans for The Candidates

The Organizers of the world’s largest poker festival, World Series of Poker (WSOP), announced the cancellation of the 2026 WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus on March 23. The The organizers cited the reason f…

Hans Niemann Announces New Tournament on EndgameAi — Sunday Showdown

Hans Niemann Announces New Tournament on EndgameAi — Sunday Showdown

American GM Hans Moke Niemann has announced the Sunday Showdown online blitz tournament on the Endgame.ai platform. The tournament is scheduled for March 29th at 3:00 PM UTC.

“At 40, I quit my job to become a Grandmaster” — Swiss IM Oliver Kurmann

“At 40, I quit my job to become a Grandmaster” — Swiss IM Oliver Kurmann

Swiss IM Oliver Kurmann spoke about his intention to become a grandmaster in 2026 in an interview with SwissChess. Kurmann discusses how he quit his job to focus on chess, and reflects on his chances…

"Nakamura's victory at the Candidates will be a mockery of chess!" — Russia's National Coach Potkin

"Nakamura's victory at the Candidates will be a mockery of chess!" — Russia's National Coach Potkin

Russia's National Coach GM Vladimir Potkin discussed Hikaru Nakamura's chances at the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Potkin says he doesn't believe Hikaru will win, and notes Nakamura's play at local Am…

“As a precaution, the hotel is equipped with its own shelters...” — FIDE Responds to Public Safety Concerns

“As a precaution, the hotel is equipped with its own shelters...” — FIDE Responds to Public Safety Concerns

FIDE has published an FAQ on the security of the 2026 Candidates Tournament on the event's official website. FIDE addressed questions about travel safety to Cyprus, risks of power outages, safety mea…

Zhamsaran Tsydypov wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 points on March 24

Zhamsaran Tsydypov wins Titled Tuesday with 9.5 points on March 24

Russian GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov scored 9.5 points with 9 wins and 1 draw to win Titled Tuesday on March 24. Runner-up Nihal Sarin won 8 times, drew twice and lost once, which led him to finish second w…

€86,000 Raised for Bluebaum — Germany Chess, Buettner and ChessBase Help Matthias Prepare for The Candidates

€86,000 Raised for Bluebaum — Germany Chess, Buettner and ChessBase Help Matthias Prepare for The Candidates

The German Chess Federation (DSB) reported how €86,000 was raised for German GM Matthias Bluebaum to prepare for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. The information was published on the official DSB…

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