Magnus Carlsen Wins Croatia Rapid & Blitz Despite Final-Day Struggles
| | | |

Magnus Carlsen Wins Croatia Rapid & Blitz Despite Final-Day Struggles

GM Magnus Carlsen won the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz with a round to spare. Despite a tough final day, he still finished 2.5 points ahead of the field. GM Wesley So took second place with a thrilling final-round win over GM Fabiano Caruana. World Champion Gukesh…

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Opens 2025 Women’s World Cup
| | | |

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Opens 2025 Women’s World Cup

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup opened with a spectacular ceremony in Batumi, Georgia. Players, guests, and accompanying persons enjoyed an evening of traditional Georgian music and dance. Historical images of Georgian women’s chess played on screen, celebrating the nation’s rich chess legacy. The Batumi Drama Theatre, lit…

Day 2 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025: Gukesh Stuns Carlsen Again
| | | | |

Day 2 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025: Gukesh Stuns Carlsen Again

World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju has done it again! He defeated world number-one Magnus Carlsen for the second time — and this time, from a losing position. Gukesh now leads the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz tournament after five consecutive wins. He is two points ahead of second-place…

Sindarov Stuns Nepomniachtchi in Round 1 of 2nd UzChess Cup
| | |

Sindarov Stuns Nepomniachtchi in Round 1 of 2nd UzChess Cup

The 2nd UzChess Cup Masters 2025 kicked off with major surprises and intense battles. Fans were treated to top-tier chess right from Round 1. Sindarov Defeats Nepomniachtchi Javokhir Sindarov made headlines by defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in their first-ever classical game. Nepo had the advantage at one point, but…

| | | |

WR Chess Wins Second FIDE World Team Blitz Championship Title

WR Chess has done it again! They clinched their second FIDE World Team Blitz Championship title by defeating KazChess in both final matches with a 4:2 score. The event took place in London and marked the end of a thrilling chess battle. Out of 53 participating teams, only…

FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind and MGD1 Tie for First After Day Two Drama
| | | |

FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind and MGD1 Tie for First After Day Two Drama

Day two of the FIDE WRBTC 2025 was full of surprises. Underdogs stepped up, favorites stumbled, and two teams now sit at the top. Hexamind and Team MGD1 are tied in first place with 13 match points each. Just behind them are Freedom and Uzbekistan, both on 12…

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

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…

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

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….

Carlsen Wins Norway Chess 2025: 7 Key Takeaways
| | | |

Carlsen Wins Norway Chess 2025: 7 Key Takeaways

Magnus Carlsen has won Norway Chess 2025, making it his seventh title at the event. This year’s tournament was unforgettable—not just for the chess, but for the intense drama, especially with World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Let’s break down the top stories from this exciting event. 1. Carlsen Struggled…

Round 8 of Norway Chess: Nakamura Shines, Carlsen & Caruana Stumble
| | | |

Round 8 of Norway Chess: Nakamura Shines, Carlsen & Caruana Stumble

GM Fabiano Caruana is still leading Norway Chess 2025 after round 8. But his loss to GM Arjun Erigaisi in a dramatic time scramble made things tense. Caruana dominated most of the game but cracked under pressure. GM Magnus Carlsen is now half a point behind in second…