Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating
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Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating

Just days after his ninth birthday, Luca Protopopescu from France has made chess history. He became the Youngest Ever to Break 2200 FIDE classical rating. This young star from Marseille achieved this incredible milestone by beating his former coach! A Record-Breaking Feat Only nine months ago, England’s FM…

Third Annual Autism Talks Held in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Third Annual Autism Talks Held in Almaty, Kazakhstan

On April 6, the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan hosted the third annual Autism Talks. This special event was held alongside the Asian Chess Championship (Zone 3.4) and celebrated World Autism Awareness Day, which is observed every year on April 2. The event honored inspiring stories from parents…

Game 4 of FIDE WWC: Tan Zhongyi Misses Her Chance to Lead
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Game 4 of FIDE WWC: Tan Zhongyi Misses Her Chance to Lead

Game 4 of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship was full of drama and excitement. It ended in a draw—but it was far from a quiet one. With two of the first three games ending decisively, both players came in with momentum. Would they play it safe, or…

Fast Moves, Global Teams: Register for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Fast Moves, Global Teams: Register for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

Get ready for one of the biggest chess events of the year! The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are coming to London from June 10 to 16. This exciting tournament features a fast-paced format and international teams, making it a must-watch event for players and fans…

Fridrik Olafsson (1935 – 2025): Iceland’s Chess Legend
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Fridrik Olafsson (1935 – 2025): Iceland’s Chess Legend

Fridrik Olafsson, Iceland’s first Grandmaster and the fourth President of FIDE, has passed away at the age of 90. He was a six-time national champion and two-time Nordic Chess Champion. Olafsson led the world chess organization, FIDE, from 1978 to 1982. A Brilliant Beginning Fridrik was born on…

Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship 2025: First Round Highlights
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Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship 2025: First Round Highlights

The Asian Zonal 3.4 Chess Championship 2025 began on April 2nd in Almaty, Kazakhstan at the Atakent Exhibition Centre. This tournament is a qualifier for the World Chess Cup. Zone 3.4 includes six countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. A total of 131 players (87…

Tan Zhongyi Strikes First in FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025
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Tan Zhongyi Strikes First in FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025

Game 2 of the FIDE Women’s World Championship brought the first decisive result — and it was Tan Zhongyi who made the breakthrough. The challenger took the lead after Ju Wenjun, the reigning champion, made a costly endgame mistake. The match had started cautiously. Game 1 was a…

Ju Wenjun vs Tan Zhongyi Begins with a Balanced Game
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Ju Wenjun vs Tan Zhongyi Begins with a Balanced Game

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship has officially begun in Shanghai, China. Game 1 started at 3 PM local time, with Ju Wenjun playing White and Tan Zhongyi playing Black. The opening of the game saw the Sicilian Defence, French Variation—a calmer line compared to the usual…