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…

Vaishali Shines as Round 2 of Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up
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Vaishali Shines as Round 2 of Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up

Round two of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix heats up in Grosslobming was packed with drama, comebacks, and surprising blunders. Vaishali’s Confident Win Indian chess star Vaishali Rameshbabu played a solid game with the black pieces to defeat Lela Javakhishvili. Using the Reverse Grunfeld, she surprised her…

Final Leg FIDE WGP: Badelka, Vaishali, and Tan Start with Wins
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Final Leg FIDE WGP: Badelka, Vaishali, and Tan Start with Wins

The final leg of FIDE WGP (Women’s Grand Prix) kicked off in Austria with high drama and exciting chess. Round one featured big wins for Olga Badelka, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Tan Zhongyi. Austrian Star Badelka Upsets Kosteniuk IM Olga Badelka, playing for host country Austria, shocked former World…

Women’s Grand Prix Finale Opens in Austria
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Women’s Grand Prix Finale Opens in Austria

The final tournament of the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix finale has begun in Grosslobming, Austria, with a festive and unique opening. Players were welcomed with polka music, fine Austrian wine, and traditional clothing, making it a memorable start. It’s rare to see a top-level chess event held at…

Kazakhstan Shines at 2025 Western Asia Youth Chess Championship
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Kazakhstan Shines at 2025 Western Asia Youth Chess Championship

A record-breaking 391 young chess players from 13 countries took part in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championship. The event was held from April 20–29, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The championship was organized by the Tajikistan Chess Federation, with support from the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE. Players…

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Heads to Austria for the Final Stage
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Heads to Austria for the Final Stage

The 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix is reaching its climax! Three top players are still in the race for the overall title as the final leg begins in Austria on May 6. The journey started back in August 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This was a perfect place to…

2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions
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2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions

The 2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship has come to a close with two new national champions. GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the Open Section, while WIM Umida Omonova triumphed in the Women’s Section. The event was held from April 18 to 28 at the International Chess School in the Kyzyltepa…

Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final
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Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final

The Pune Women’s Grand Prix ended in dramatic fashion, with Indian star Humpy Koneru emerging as the winner after a nail-biting final round. While most games ended quickly, all eyes were on the top boards where Humpy and Chinese prodigy Zhu Jiner battled until the very last move….

WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner Holds the Lead After a Dramatic Round
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WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner Holds the Lead After a Dramatic Round

As the players headed into the rest day, many expected calm, cautious games. But what we saw was quite the opposite! Zhu Jiner Holds the lead after a dramatic round. Except for the all-Indian clash between Humpy and Harika, the other games were full of action. We even…