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…

2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!
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2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!

Time is running out! The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are just around the corner. The event will be held in London from June 10 to 16, and the registration deadline is May 10.This is your final chance to be part of one of the…

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…

FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025 – what a match it was!
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FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025 – what a match it was!

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Match has come to a close. And what a match it was! The numbers behind the games tell a thrilling story of grit, strategy, and world-class chess. Two Cities, Nine Games, One Epic Clash This year’s championship was played across two cities….

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…

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…

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…

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…