2025 Canadian Chess Championships: Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan
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2025 Canadian Chess Championships: Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan

The 2025 Canadian Chess Championships crowned two new champions! IM Nikolay Noritsyn won the Open Championship, earning his third national title.WIM Li Yunshan claimed her first women’s national title. Tournament Overview The event took place from April 17 to 22 in Toronto, Ontario.It featured two competitions: The 89th…

2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions
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2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions

The 2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship has come to a close with two new national champions. GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the Open Section, while WIM Umida Omonova triumphed in the Women’s Section. The event was held from April 18 to 28 at the International Chess School in the Kyzyltepa…

23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships – Coming to Penang, Malaysia!
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23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships – Coming to Penang, Malaysia!

The 23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships will be held in Penang, Malaysia, from July 1 to July 11, 2025. This exciting international event is organized by the Penang Chess Association under the ASEAN Chess Confederation and the Malaysian Chess Federation. Who Can Join? Chess players from ASEAN countries…

2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!
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2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!

Time is running out! The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are just around the corner. The event will be held in London from June 10 to 16, and the registration deadline is May 10.This is your final chance to be part of one of the…

Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final
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Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final

The Pune Women’s Grand Prix ended in dramatic fashion, with Indian star Humpy Koneru emerging as the winner after a nail-biting final round. While most games ended quickly, all eyes were on the top boards where Humpy and Chinese prodigy Zhu Jiner battled until the very last move….

The Quality of a Champion – Humpy and Zhu Jiner Share the Lead
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The Quality of a Champion – Humpy and Zhu Jiner Share the Lead

As the Women’s Grand Prix in Pune nears its end, two players stand out — Humpy Koneru and Zhu Jiner. With just one round to go, both are tied for first place. What makes a true champion in chess? After watching many top events, it’s clear: elite players…

Ju Wenjun Leads the Way in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25
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Ju Wenjun Leads the Way in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25

Fresh off winning her fifth world title, Ju Wenjun is leads the way in the 2024–25 FIDE Women’s series. She’s currently leading the rankings and putting serious pressure on her rivals. In this series, the highest-ranked player who hasn’t qualified by other means will earn a spot in…

Humpy Koneru win against Zhu Jiner, Leads Women’s Grand Prix in Pune
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Humpy Koneru win against Zhu Jiner, Leads Women’s Grand Prix in Pune

What a thrilling round in the Women’s Grand Prix India! With just two rounds left, the tournament has taken a dramatic turn. Humpy Koneru delivered a fantastic win against Zhu Jiner and now leads the event. The round also featured bold moves, close calls, and powerful performances by…

Jesper Thybo Wins His First Danish Chess Championship Title!
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Jesper Thybo Wins His First Danish Chess Championship Title!

Grandmaster Jesper Thybo has finally done it! After finishing second four years in a row, he won the 2025 Danish Chess Championship Title— and he did it in style, securing victory with one round to spare. The tournament was held from April 9–17 in Svendborg, a charming town…