WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5 Before Rest Day
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WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5 Before Rest Day

Anna Muzychuk is in the lead at the Cyprus Women’s Grand Prix with 4 points out of 5. She secured her third consecutive win, taking a big step toward the title(Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5). China’s Zhu Jiner is just half a point behind. She held Alexandra Goryachkina…

WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner Lead After Four Rounds
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WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner Lead After Four Rounds

The Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus has heated up! After four rounds (Anna Muzychuk & Jiner Lead), Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner are tied at the top with three points each. Anna Muzychuk & Jiner Lead- The fourth round was full of action, with four decisive games shaking…

Anna Muzychuk Scores First Win: WGP Cyprus
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Anna Muzychuk Scores First Win: WGP Cyprus

The third round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus took place at Hilton Nicosia. His Excellency Liu Yantao, the Chinese Ambassador, made the ceremonial first move for Zhu Jiner. His Excellency Mr. Manish, the Indian Ambassador, did the same for Harika Dronavalli. With high accuracy scores,…

Zhu Jiner and Stavroula Tsolakidou Win in WGP Nicosia Opener
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Zhu Jiner and Stavroula Tsolakidou Win in WGP Nicosia Opener

The 1st round of WGP in Nicosia was full of excitement. Out of five matches, two ended in victories for Stavroula Tsolakidou and Zhu Jiner. The only quick draw came from the Muzychuk sisters. Grand Event in Cyprus The fourth leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25…

World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025
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World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025

The World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships are back with exciting updates! This year, the event moves to London from June 10–16, featuring a record-breaking €500,000 prize fund and a brand-new knockout stage in the Blitz competition. Bigger Prize Fund and New Blitz Format In 2024, FIDE introduced…

Qazaq Queens Chess Fest
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Qazaq Queens Chess Fest

On March 7, 2025, Almaty became the center of the chess world. The city hosted the Qazaq Queens Chess Fest 2025, a women’s blitz tournament organized by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) with support from FIDE (International Chess Federation). The event, dedicated to International Women’s Day, brought together…