Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships kicked off in London on June 10, 2025. This fast-paced event is already full of surprises after just four rounds in the Rapid section. MGD1 Takes the Lead India’s MGD1 team has made a strong start. They won all four…

Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The chess world is heading to London! From June 10 to 16, the city will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships. This major event brings together: Top Grandmasters Chess legends Rising young talents A Rapidly Growing Tournament FIDE launched this event in 2023. It quickly…

Serbian Chess Championship 2024: Ivanisevic and Pogorelskikh Crowned Champions
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Serbian Chess Championship 2024: Ivanisevic and Pogorelskikh Crowned Champions

The 2024 Serbian Chess Championship crowned two new national champions: GM Ivan Ivanisevic in the Open section and IM Sofia Pogorelskikh in the Women’s section. This prestigious tournament ran from May 31 to June 6, with the Open event held in Pirot and the Women’s event in Palic….

FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 – Registration Now Open!
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FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 – Registration Now Open!

Exciting news for young chess players around the world!. The FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 are now open for registration.This prestigious event will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from September 18 to October 1, 2025. 🌍 Who Can Participate? All FIDE member federations and eligible young players…

World Under-16 Chess Olympiad 2025 – Official Invitation
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World Under-16 Chess Olympiad 2025 – Official Invitation

The Organizing Committee of the World Under-16 Chess Olympiad 2025 is excited to invite all FIDE member federations to this prestigious global event. 🗓 Date: August 16 to August 23, 2025📍 Location: Barranquilla, Colombia Each country is welcome to send one official team. The team should include four…

FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 – Registration Open Now!
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FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 – Registration Open Now!

FIDE, along with the Peruvian Chess Sports Federation, invites all member federations to take part in the FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz U20 Championships 2025. 📍 Location: Lima, Peru (the capital city)📅 Dates: Arrival on September 22, Departure on September 29, 2025 Who Can Participate? Every FIDE…

Praggnanandhaa Wins Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025
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Praggnanandhaa Wins Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025

Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, grabbing his first-ever Grand Chess Tour (GCT) title. 19-year-old chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has done it again! The event ended in a dramatic three-way playoff with Alireza Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. This is Praggnanandhaa’s second major title of the year….

Anna Muzychuk Wins the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix in Austria
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Anna Muzychuk Wins the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix in Austria

Anna Muzychuk won the final leg of the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix in Austria. But her victory wasn’t enough to qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. The overall Grand Prix winner is Zhu Jiner, followed by Aleksandra Goryachkina, who secured the second spot in the Candidates. Anna Muzychuk…

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…