Round 8 of WGP: Muzychuk and Zhu Held to Draws, Title Race Still Wide Open
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Round 8 of WGP: Muzychuk and Zhu Held to Draws, Title Race Still Wide Open

Round 8 of WGP in Austria brought excitement, tension, and surprises. The battle for the top spot is still undecided with one round left. Leaders Draw Their Games Anna Muzychuk drew her fourth game in a row. She couldn’t break through against Lela Javakhishvili and had to settle…

The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London
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The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London

The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships is shaping up to be the biggest event yet! Registration is now closed, and nearly 60 teams are confirmed to compete in London. That’s a big jump from the 38 teams in 2024 and 36 in the first edition…

Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix
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Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix

Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria started quietly, but it soon turned into a day full of drama and exciting chess. Zhu Jiner’s Brilliant Win Zhu Jiner won her fourth game in the tournament. She now stands just half a point behind the leader, Anna…

Zhu Jiner Scores Hat-Trick at FIDE WGP Austria After Defeating India’s Vaishali
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Zhu Jiner Scores Hat-Trick at FIDE WGP Austria After Defeating India’s Vaishali

Zhu Jiner is on fire at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria. She won her third game in a row by defeating India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu in round five. This win puts her in second place, tied with two others. Meanwhile, Anna Muzychuk continues to lead the tournament…

FIDE WGP Round 4: Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament
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FIDE WGP Round 4: Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament

Round 4 of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria brought exciting games, bold pawn sacrifices, and major shifts in the standings. Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament with 3.5/4, following a brilliant win over former Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk. A Day of Pawn Sacrifices and…

FIDE WGP Austria: Anna Muzychuk and Vaishali on Top After Round 3
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FIDE WGP Austria: Anna Muzychuk and Vaishali on Top After Round 3

Round 3 of the FIDE WGP Austria was full of action. Four out of five games ended with a winner. Anna Muzychuk beat Olga Badelka with the black pieces. She now shares first place with India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, who drew her game with Nana Dzagnidze. Alexandra Kosteniuk had…