FIDE World Cup 2025 for Under 8, 10, 12 – Last Call to Register!
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FIDE World Cup 2025 for Under 8, 10, 12 – Last Call to Register!

The countdown has begun! Only 5 days left to register for the FIDE World Cup 2025 for young chess talents. This exciting event will take place in Batumi, Georgia, from June 22 to July 3, 2025. Who Can Participate? The tournament is open to three age categories: Under…

Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time
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Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time

The final game of the FIDE WWC 2025 was filled with tension. Tan Zhongyi came in with nothing to lose. Ju Wenjun, on the other hand, only needed a draw to win her fifth world title. The pressure was on. Throughout the match, most games had clear winners—only…

Fighting Chess at WGP India – Zhu Jiner Leads After 3 Rounds
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Fighting Chess at WGP India – Zhu Jiner Leads After 3 Rounds

The Fighting Chess at WGP in Pune is full of energy and excitement! So far, 9 out of 15 games have ended with a winner — proof of the fierce competition on display. Hosted at Amanora The Fern Hotel, the event saw chess fans gathering to watch top…

Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025
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Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 in Rhodes has officially hit the halfway mark! The rapid rounds are done, and now all eyes are on the upcoming blitz games, starting April 16, 2025. But before we dive into the blitz action, let’s celebrate…

Never move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner Take the Lead in Pune
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Never move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner Take the Lead in Pune

Round 2 of the Pune Women’s Grand Prix brought excitement, drama, and a powerful lesson: never move too soon. Indian star Divya Deshmukh and China’s Zhu Jiner now lead the tournament after two strong wins each. Let’s take a closer look at what happened in today’s games. Opening…

Ju Wenjun One Step Away from Title After Fourth Win in a Row
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Ju Wenjun One Step Away from Title After Fourth Win in a Row

Ju Wenjun One Step, Game 8 of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship, Tan Zhongyi made a bold decision. She changed her opening strategy, hoping to surprise her opponent and score a win. Instead of her usual English Opening, Tan started with 1.e4—called “the best by test”…

FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
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FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 has officially started in the beautiful city of Rhodes, Greece. The event is organized by FIDE and the Hellenic Chess Federation and is being held at the Palace Hotel. More than 430 young chess players from…

Game 7 Turns Dramatic: Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead
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Game 7 Turns Dramatic: Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead

After a short two-day break, the FIDE Women’s World Championship Match resumed with Game 7 Turns Dramatic—and Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead. Tan Zhongyi seemed on her way to winning, just like she did in 2018. But as the clock ticked down and pressure mounted, she lost…

Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship
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Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship

IM Teodora Injac from Serbia has won the 25th European Women’s Chess Championship! She scored a brilliant 9.5 out of 11 games and finished 1.5 points ahead of her closest competitors. The tournament was held in Rhodes, Greece, from March 31 to April 10, 2025. This scenic island…