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“It was a bad move. Simply wrong” — Cyprus Chess Federation President on Humpy’s Withdrawal from The Candidates

“It was a bad move. Simply wrong” — Cyprus Chess Federation President on Humpy’s Withdrawal from The Candidates

President of the Cyprus Chess Federation Criton Tornaritis commented on Indian GM Koneru Humpy’s withdrawal from the Candidates Tournament 2026 in an X post. Tornaritis describes Humpy’s actions as d…

"I wanted to play from my bed and lose quickly… It wasn’t meant to be, I guess" — Dubov on Qualifying for the ChessCom Open Playoff

"I wanted to play from my bed and lose quickly… It wasn’t meant to be, I guess" — Dubov on Qualifying for the ChessCom Open Playoff

Russian GM Daniil Dubov shared his thoughts on the third Play-in of the Chess.com Open 2026 during the official tournament stream. Dubov says he wasn't planning on playing seriously, and notes that h…

Humpy Keeps Pushing: “FIDE imposes these penalties so that players don't dare to tell the truth!”

Humpy Keeps Pushing: “FIDE imposes these penalties so that players don't dare to tell the truth!”

Indian GM Koneru Humpy criticized FIDE for holding the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus in an interview with The Tribune on March 23. Koneru expresses concerns about the tournament's location, critici…

Daniil Dubov Qualifies in Playoff of Chess.com Open

Daniil Dubov Qualifies in Playoff of Chess.com Open

The 7th day of the Chess.com Open 2026 has concluded. After 9-round Swiss, Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 7 wins and 1 draw to win the first Play-in with 7.5/9 points.

Hans Niemann vs. Awonder Liang to Play in Paris

Hans Niemann vs. Awonder Liang to Play in Paris

American GMs Hans Moke Niemann and Awonder Liang will play a Classical exhibition match from April 10 to 15, 2026, at the Blitz Society bar in Paris.

"They say I will score 14 out of 14 in the Candidates… Absurd" — Bluebaum on Online Trolling

"They say I will score 14 out of 14 in the Candidates… Absurd" — Bluebaum on Online Trolling

German GM Matthias Bluebaum commented on the joke about his "invincibility" in an interview with Chess.com Deutsch on March 22. Bluebaum says he takes it with humor, and notes the absurdity of the si…

“40% chance of winning for Caruana? I wouldn't even give that to Magnus!” — MVL on Fabiano’s Candidates Chances

“40% chance of winning for Caruana? I wouldn't even give that to Magnus!” — MVL on Fabiano’s Candidates Chances

French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his thoughts on Fabiano Caruana’s chances at the FIDE Candidates 2026. Maxime highlights Fabiano as the favorite, and estimates his winning chances at 20-25 pe…

“Travelers are urged to reconsider traveling to Cyprus due to the ongoing tensions and the drone attack” — Koneru Humpy on Level 3 Travel Advisory in Cyprus

“Travelers are urged to reconsider traveling to Cyprus due to the ongoing tensions and the drone attack” — Koneru Humpy on Level 3 Travel Advisory in Cyprus

Indian GM Koneru Humpy criticized the venue of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in an interview with The Times Of India. Koneru pointed to the Level 3 Travel Advisory issued, and compared Cyprus t…

Alexander Grischuk Wins a Bitcoin at the BTC Chess960 Championship 2026

Alexander Grischuk Wins a Bitcoin at the BTC Chess960 Championship 2026

The 3rd and final day of the BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 in Prospera, Honduras has concluded. After 10 rounds, Russian GM Alexander Grischuk scored 6 wins and 2 draws to win the tournament with 7/…

Muzychuk Replaces Koneru at the Women’s Candidates — FIDE Confirmed

Muzychuk Replaces Koneru at the Women’s Candidates — FIDE Confirmed

FIDE confirmed that Indian GM Koneru Humpy will not participate in the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026. FIDE released a statement and announced that Ukrainian GM Anna Muzychuk will play inste…

“No event can come before personal safety and well-being!” — Koneru Humpy Withdraws From The Candidates

“No event can come before personal safety and well-being!” — Koneru Humpy Withdraws From The Candidates

Indian GM Koneru Humpy announced her withdrawal from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in an X post on March 22. Koneru cited personal security concerns as the reason for the withdrawal, an…

Candidates Tier Lists Compilation — Magnus, Fabiano, Hikaru, Giri, Sindarov, Alireza and Lazavik

Candidates Tier Lists Compilation — Magnus, Fabiano, Hikaru, Giri, Sindarov, Alireza and Lazavik

Elite GMs Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Alireza Firouzja, Javokhir Sindarov, and Denis Lazavik made their tier lists of the 2026 Candidates Tournament participants. Th…

Faustino Oro Becomes No. 1 In Blitz on Lichess!

Faustino Oro Becomes No. 1 In Blitz on Lichess!

12-year-old Argentinian IM Faustino Oro achieved a new personal best Blitz rating of 3004 on Lichess.org and became a platform’s No. 1 on March 19.

Do Norwegians know Magnus? — Anna Cramling Investigates

Do Norwegians know Magnus? — Anna Cramling Investigates

Swedish WFM Anna Cramling released a second video about her trip to Oslo, Norway, on March 18. Cramling investigated how popular Magnus Carlsen is in his home country.

Benjamin Bok Wins Freestyle Friday with 9.5 points on March 20

Benjamin Bok Wins Freestyle Friday with 9.5 points on March 20

Dutch GM Benjamin Bok scored 9 wins and 1 draw to win the March 20 Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5/11 points. Runner-up Sina Movahed won 8 times, drew 2 times and lost once, which led him to fin…

Nepo: "I'm not sure everyone plays Titled Tuesdays fairly... There are a lot of players smarter than Proctor"

Nepo: "I'm not sure everyone plays Titled Tuesdays fairly... There are a lot of players smarter than Proctor"

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi discussed fair play in the weekly online title tournaments on Chess.com during a Freesstyle Friday stream. Ian believes that not all players always play fairly, discusse…

“It’s very important to get a player who doubts himself” — Boris Gelfand on Luck at The Candidates

“It’s very important to get a player who doubts himself” — Boris Gelfand on Luck at The Candidates

Israeli GM Boris Gelfand discussed the importance of luck at the Candidates Tournament in an interview on the FIDE YouTube channel. Gelfand reflects on the high risks, and notes the big difference be…

“Time to pursue my true passions!” — David Howell Retired from Chess and Became Florist

“Time to pursue my true passions!” — David Howell Retired from Chess and Became Florist

England GM David Howell announced his retirement from professional chess on March 20 on X. According to his compatriot, England GM Simon Williams, he has started a career as a florist.

“We can organize the Candidates in Germany. Expenses covered” — WR Chess CEO Wadim Rosenstein

“We can organize the Candidates in Germany. Expenses covered” — WR Chess CEO Wadim Rosenstein

WR Chess CEO Wadim Rosenstein published a proposal to FIDE to relocate the 2026 Candidates Tournament from Cyprus to Germany in his X account on March 19. Rosenstein offers to cover the event’s expen…

Aravindh, Duda and Movahed won their 3 0 Thursdays on March 19

Aravindh, Duda and Movahed won their 3 0 Thursdays on March 19

Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram scored 10 points with 10 wins to win the First 3 0 Thursday on March 19. Polish GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 10.5 points to win the Second …

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