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Sina Movahed Wins Freestyle Friday with 9 Points on October 16

Sina Movahed Wins Freestyle Friday with 9 Points on October 16

Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 9 victories to win the October 16 Freestyle Friday tournament with 9/11 points. Runner-up Chinese GM Haowen Xue won 8 times, drew once, and lost 2 times, which led him …

Gukesh Below 2700, Erdogmus Down 94 Points — Total Chess Releases Their New Rating List in Full

Gukesh Below 2700, Erdogmus Down 94 Points — Total Chess Releases Their New Rating List in Full

The organizers of the Total Chess World Championship Tour published details about their new Total Chess Rating system. The organizers published their list of the Top-100 Total chess players.

"I annoyed my mom by kicking a ball in the living room, so she told my dad to teach me chess..." — Faustino Oro

"I annoyed my mom by kicking a ball in the living room, so she told my dad to teach me chess..." — Faustino Oro

Faustino Oro spoke about how his chess career began in an interview with content creator Manuel Lopez Michelone. Faustino tells the story of how he annoyed his mother by playing with a ball in the ho…

"Let's not compare ourselves to Faustino…" — Writer Daniel Munoz on Oro Not Reading Books

"Let's not compare ourselves to Faustino…" — Writer Daniel Munoz on Oro Not Reading Books

Writer and YouTuber Daniel Munoz, with a channel of 135K subscribers, shared his opinion on Faustino Oro not reading chess books. Munoz says that Oro has great talent for playing chess. Daniel advise…

Parham Maghsoodloo Wins Twice in 3 0 Thursday on October 15

Parham Maghsoodloo Wins Twice in 3 0 Thursday on October 15

Iranian GM Parham Maghsoodloo won the First and Second 3 0 Thursday by scoring 9 points in both events on October 15. Fabiano Caruana won the Third 3 0 Thursday with 9 points by securing 9 wins.

Russian Prosecutors Withdraw Asset Confiscation Lawsuit Against Timur Turlov

Russian Prosecutors Withdraw Asset Confiscation Lawsuit Against Timur Turlov

Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has dropped its lawsuit against FIDE President Timur Turlov. The judge of Moscow's Tverskoy District Court announced the news.

Caruana Takes Back the World's No. 3 Spot — US Championship Day 6

Caruana Takes Back the World's No. 3 Spot — US Championship Day 6

The 6th day of the US Chess Championships 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. After 6 rounds, four players share the lead with 4 points each, with Wesley So leading on tiebreaks.

Nakamura and Sindarov are Currently at the Same Hotel in Cyprus — "I'm advising him about the Bongcloud…"

Nakamura and Sindarov are Currently at the Same Hotel in Cyprus — "I'm advising him about the Bongcloud…"

Hikaru Nakamura is currently on vacation in Cyprus. Javokhir Sindarov and Bibisara Assaubayeva are currently at the same hotel where Nakamura is staying. This became known from the chess players' pos…

"The moment you think Gukesh is done he always proves himself..." — Indian GM Adhiban B

"The moment you think Gukesh is done he always proves himself..." — Indian GM Adhiban B

Indian GM Adhiban B shared his opinion on Gukesh Dommaraju in an interview with The Hindu. Adhiban says that Gukesh always proves himself when people do not believe in him. Adhiban calls Gukesh the f…

"FIDE told Nepo that he can't come with his thermos anymore..." — Former Ian's Coach Vitiugov

"FIDE told Nepo that he can't come with his thermos anymore..." — Former Ian's Coach Vitiugov

Former Ian Nepomniachtchi coach Nikita Vitiugov spoke about the situation at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022. Vitiugov explains how Ian was banned from bringing his thermos with a prohibited logo…

"I have been competing with Sindarov and Abdusattorov since childhood. I can call this healthy competition" — Nodirbek Yakubboyev

"I have been competing with Sindarov and Abdusattorov since childhood. I can call this healthy competition" — Nodirbek Yakubboyev

Nodirbek Yakubboyev spoke about his friendly rivalry with Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Yakubboyev says that the success of his compatriots motivates him to work harder. Nodirbek calls…

"There were invitations from Israel to a tournament. I flatly refused. I'd refuse now too. I have a firm principle" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov on Avoiding Israel

"There were invitations from Israel to a tournament. I flatly refused. I'd refuse now too. I have a firm principle" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov on Avoiding Israel

Nodirbek Abdusattorov spoke about his personal principles in an interview with the Lolazor Podcast and Xushnudbek Xudoyberdiyev. Abdusattorov states that he is against visiting Israel. Nodirbek notes…

Sindarov Becomes World's No. 3 After Caruana's Loss at the US Championship

Sindarov Becomes World's No. 3 After Caruana's Loss at the US Championship

The 5th day of the US Chess Championships 2026 in Saint Louis has concluded. After 5 rounds, two players share the lead with 3.5 points each, with Wesley So leading on tiebreaks.

"A chess player's peak usually comes at around age 24-25" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov

"A chess player's peak usually comes at around age 24-25" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Nodirbek Abdusattorov spoke about the age of chess players in an interview with the Lolazor Podcast and Xushnudbek Xudoyberdiyev. Abdusattorov believes that a chess player's peak comes in the mid-twe…

Total Chess Proposes New Rating System — Carlsen, Nakamura, and Abdusattorov at the Top

Total Chess Proposes New Rating System — Carlsen, Nakamura, and Abdusattorov at the Top

The organizers of the Total Chess World Championship Tour published a proposal for the new Total Chess Rating system. The main idea of the system is to combine a player's strengths into a single rati…

"I work with so many Grandmasters and only very, very few happy Grandmasters I have seen..." — Coach Ramesh

"I work with so many Grandmasters and only very, very few happy Grandmasters I have seen..." — Coach Ramesh

Coach Ramachandran Ramesh spoke about achieving goals in chess in an interview with Chess with Mustreader. Ramesh says that most chess players are unhappy with their results. Ramachandran notes that …

"Alireza Firouzja is now living in Bulgaria which is even more bizarre. Maybe there are cheaper taxes or something..." — Hikaru Nakamura

"Alireza Firouzja is now living in Bulgaria which is even more bizarre. Maybe there are cheaper taxes or something..." — Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura shared his opinion on Alireza Firouzja's relationship with the French Chess Federation (FFE). Nakamura is confused about Firouzja not being obligated to play at the Chess Olympiad for…

Ticket Sales Open for the FIDE World Championship 2026

Ticket Sales Open for the FIDE World Championship 2026

FIDE announced the opening of ticket sales for the FIDE World Championship 2026 on October 14. The match will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from November 25 to December 15.

"Sindarov's wins did give me a second wind. Javokhir came along, overtook me, showed me it can be done, gave me belief" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov

"Sindarov's wins did give me a second wind. Javokhir came along, overtook me, showed me it can be done, gave me belief" — Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Nodirbek Abdusattorov spoke about his and Javokhir Sindarov's careers. Abdusattorov says that Sindarov gave him a second wind. Nodirbek notes that Javokhir currently plays the role of a trailblazer f…

"Nepo can't stand losing. Every game matters for him, and he gives his all" — Former Ian's Coach Nikita Vitiugov

"Nepo can't stand losing. Every game matters for him, and he gives his all" — Former Ian's Coach Nikita Vitiugov

Former Ian Nepomniachtchi coach Nikita Vitiugov described Nepo in a podcast with Perpetual Chess. Vitiugov says that the best chess players must have a game element, and cites Ian as an example. Niki…

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"We saw a year of Gukesh out of form. But before that we saw a year of Ding Liren out of form..." — Uzbekistan Team Captain Kasimdzhanov
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