GM R Praggnanandhaa is the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters Champion!
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GM R Praggnanandhaa is the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters Champion!

GM R Praggnanandhaa is the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters Champion! He won the title after defeating both GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the final rounds. He then outplayed both rivals again in blitz tiebreaks. This win makes him India’s number-one and world number-four. Rapport Shocks…

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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…

Team MGD1 From India Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship
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Team MGD1 From India Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship

Team MGD1 from India is the new World Rapid Team Champion! They finished strong by winning all four matches on the final day of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship in London. With 10 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss across 12 rounds, they…

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

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…

The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London
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The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London

The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships is shaping up to be the biggest event yet! Registration is now closed, and nearly 60 teams are confirmed to compete in London. That’s a big jump from the 38 teams in 2024 and 36 in the first edition…