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GothamChess: "The gender gap is 80 to 20 in chess! The split starts very early..."

GothamChess: "The gender gap is 80 to 20 in chess! The split starts very early..."

American IM Levy Rozman shared his opinion on gender difference in chess. Rozman states that women make up roughly 20% of players, and says the split begins at an early age.

“Sindarov helped me... This is my first experience!” — Bibisara on Winning Norway Chess

“Sindarov helped me... This is my first experience!” — Bibisara on Winning Norway Chess

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva commented on her win at Norway Chess 2026. Bibisara says Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov helped her, and reflects on future tournaments where both will play.

Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Norway Chess Women 2026 Early

Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Norway Chess Women 2026 Early

The 9th day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo is coming to an end. Bibisara Assaubayeva scored 3 wins and 6 draws in Classic, and 3 wins in Armageddon. She won the tournament early with 16.5/27 …

"Magnus suspected a photographer during the game against Hans..." — Writer Ben Mezrich

"Magnus suspected a photographer during the game against Hans..." — Writer Ben Mezrich

American writer Ben Mezrich told how Magnus Carlsen suspected a photographer during his game against Hans Moke Niemann at the Sinquefield Cup 2022. Ben says Carlsen found it odd that the photographer…

“Coaches focus more on the boys... It’s hard for girls to be top players!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva

“Coaches focus more on the boys... It’s hard for girls to be top players!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva shared her opinion on gender difference in professional chess. Bibisara states that coaches pay more attention to male players, and says it is harder for women to be a …

Sindarov: “I would have already been World Champion if I trained more in my youth...”

Sindarov: “I would have already been World Champion if I trained more in my youth...”

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov spoke about his training in an interview with Hindustan Times. Sindarov says he trained hard before the 2026 Candidates Tournament, notes he prefers the board to the comput…

Pragg and Vaishali to Play Together at FIDE World Team Championships 2026

Pragg and Vaishali to Play Together at FIDE World Team Championships 2026

FIDE announced the roster for the Chessgurukul team at the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026. The team includes 9 players from India, including 5 GMs, 2 WGMs, and 2 non-titled …

“It isn’t Gukesh’s goal to meet former World Champions’ expectations…” — Gukesh’s Coach

“It isn’t Gukesh’s goal to meet former World Champions’ expectations…” — Gukesh’s Coach

Gukesh Dommaraju’s coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, shared his opinion on criticism toward the World Champion. Gajewski says Gukesh has no goal to meet other’s expectations, and believes Dommaraju has impro…

Sindarov: "I haven’t studied Gukesh’s games yet... I will start my prep after the Olympiad!"

Sindarov: "I haven’t studied Gukesh’s games yet... I will start my prep after the Olympiad!"

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026 and reigning Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Sindarov calls Gukesh a strong player, and shares his plans for preparation f…

Pragg: “Magnus usually puts his King on the correct square... Even if you woke him up in the middle of the night!”

Pragg: “Magnus usually puts his King on the correct square... Even if you woke him up in the middle of the night!”

Indian GM Praggnanandhaa R commented on his second win over Magnus Carlsen in round 8 of Norway Chess 2026. Pragg believes Magnus panicked, and says Carlsen usually moves his King correctly.

Hikaru: “Carlsen is officially eliminated… He hasn’t lost this many games in 15 years!”

Hikaru: “Carlsen is officially eliminated… He hasn’t lost this many games in 15 years!”

Hikaru Nakamura commented on Magnus Carlsen’s fourth loss at Norway Chess 2026. Nakamura says Magnus has no chance left to win, and states Carlsen hasn’t performed like this in a tournament in 15 yea…

“The prize fund was way below $100,000... I’m ashamed to say the real number” — Nepo on a Match Against Hans

“The prize fund was way below $100,000... I’m ashamed to say the real number” — Nepo on a Match Against Hans

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi shared details about his match against Hans Moke Niemann in Belgrade. Nepo says the match was organized on the fly, and claims the prize fund was smaller than Hans had a…

Norway Chess Women Day 8: World Champion Ju Wenjun Is Out

Norway Chess Women Day 8: World Champion Ju Wenjun Is Out

The 8th day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 8 rounds, Bibisara Assaubayeva leads with 15.5 points, while Anna Muzychuk is in second place with 10.5 points.

Norway Chess Day 8: Carlsen Blunders His Game, 4th Loss

Norway Chess Day 8: Carlsen Blunders His Game, 4th Loss

The 8th day of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 8 rounds, Wesley So leads with 14 points, while Alireza Firouzja is in second place with 13 points.

Sabrina Vega Leads European Women's Championship 2026

Sabrina Vega Leads European Women's Championship 2026

The 8th day of the European Women's Championship 2026 in Batumi, Georgia has concluded. After 8 rounds, Spanish IM Sabrina Vega leads with 7 points, while Dutch IM Eline Roebers is in second place wi…

Lazavik Wins $2,500 at Titled Tuesday on June 2

Lazavik Wins $2,500 at Titled Tuesday on June 2

Russian GM Denis Lazavik scored 10 points with 9 wins and 2 draws to win the Titled Tuesday on June 2. Runner-up Serbian GM Alexey Sarana won 8 times, drew twice, and lost once, which led him to fini…

Vietnamese Prodigy Searched for Being Too Well-Prepared

Vietnamese Prodigy Searched for Being Too Well-Prepared

Vietnamese online newspaper Dan Viet reported on a situation at the Asian Individual Championships 2026. The newspaper claims that 17-year-old Vietnamese IM Tran Gia Phuc Pham was searched after his …

Howell: “I taught Magnus this move in a hot tub! But he can’t remember me…”

Howell: “I taught Magnus this move in a hot tub! But he can’t remember me…”

English GM David Howell explained how he helped Magnus Carlsen prepare for Norway Chess 2026. Howell says he told Carlsen about a rare move while they were in a hot tub, and notes that Magnus could n…

Hans: “Nepo refused to play a tiebreak with me!”

Hans: “Nepo refused to play a tiebreak with me!”

American GM Hans Moke Niemann added to his comment about his match against Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. Niemann says that Ian refused to play a tiebreak, and explains why the match with Jorden van …

Norway Chess Women Day 7: Bibisara Defeats Jiner With A Knight Sacrifice

Norway Chess Women Day 7: Bibisara Defeats Jiner With A Knight Sacrifice

The 7th day of the Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo has concluded. After 7 rounds, Bibisara Assaubayeva leads with 12.5 points, while Divya Deshmukh is in second place with 10 points.

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