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

Day 4 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025: Gukesh Struggles
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Day 4 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025: Gukesh Struggles

GM Magnus Carlsen made a stunning comeback on day 4 of the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz. He started the day four points behind World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. But by the end, he was two points ahead after scoring an incredible 7.5 out of 9 in blitz….

Day 3 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025: Gukesh Lead
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Day 3 of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025: Gukesh Lead

World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju is leading the day 3 of 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz after a strong performance in the rapid section. He scored 14 out of 18 points, extending his lead over GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda to three points and staying four points ahead of GM…

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…

Carlsen Wins Norway Chess 2025: 7 Key Takeaways
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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 9 of Norway Chess: Carlsen, Gukesh Win To Set Up Thrilling
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Round 9 of Norway Chess: Carlsen, Gukesh Win To Set Up Thrilling

Magnus Carlsen and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju both won their round 9 of Norway Chess 2025. Now, just half a point separates them going into the final round. Carlsen beat GM Fabiano Caruana with brilliant endgame technique. Gukesh defeated GM Wei Yi in a bold and risky game….

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

Round 6 of Norway Chess: Gukesh Shocks Carlsen With Stunning Comeback
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Round 6 of Norway Chess: Gukesh Shocks Carlsen With Stunning Comeback

Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 was full of drama, surprises, and armageddon thrillers. World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju pulled off the biggest surprise of the day. He defeated Magnus Carlsen in a classical game—his first-ever classical win against the former world number one! Carlsen had a nearly perfect…

Round 5 of Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen, Humpy Lead
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Round 5 of Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen, Humpy Lead

Round 5 of Norway Chess 2025 was packed with drama and surprises. All three classical games ended in draws, but the armageddon games delivered fireworks. Carlsen Wins Armageddon Against Caruana Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in the armageddon game, playing with the black pieces. This helped him extend…