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Lagno Withdraws From Women's Grand Prix Over Beauty Prize Dispute

GM Kateryna Lagno (2515) has withdrawn from the upcoming FIDE Women's Grand Prix in India, citing disagreement with a beauty prize decision at the Monaco stage of the series. In an open letter to FID…

March 29, 2025

GM Aronian: "it's really not about the position anymore"

Grandmaster Levon Aronian (2830) recently discussed the psychological aspects of elite chess competition in the recent videos of "The Most Googled Questions!". The 42-year-old Armenian-born player, k…

March 28, 2025

Giri Outmaneuvers Blohberger in Sicilian Endgame Battle

GM Anish Giri (2728) secured a victory against GM Felix Blohberger (2532) in Round 10 of the Bundesliga match between Düsseldorfer SK and FC Bayern München. The Dutch grandmaster demonstrated precise…

March 17, 2025

Sutovsky: "Elimination of women-only events would lead to a situation that women would not get a support "

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky (GM) has reaffirmed the federation's commitment to promoting women's chess through expanded tournament opportunities and continued support for women-specific titles. Speaking a…

March 17, 2025

WGM Nemo disguised as Model played strangers in Singapore Changi Airport

WGM and content-creator Nemo hosted quick matches at Singapore's Changi Airport this week, offering $100 to anyone who could win. For the event, Nemo wore a Mark de Gaulle outfit paired with Lainte R…

March 16, 2025