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…

Praggnanandhaa Wins Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025
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Praggnanandhaa Wins Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025

Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, grabbing his first-ever Grand Chess Tour (GCT) title. 19-year-old chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has done it again! The event ended in a dramatic three-way playoff with Alireza Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. This is Praggnanandhaa’s second major title of the year….

Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix
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Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix

Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria started quietly, but it soon turned into a day full of drama and exciting chess. Zhu Jiner’s Brilliant Win Zhu Jiner won her fourth game in the tournament. She now stands just half a point behind the leader, Anna…

World Schools Team Chess Championship 2025 Returns – Now in the USA!
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World Schools Team Chess Championship 2025 Returns – Now in the USA!

The FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship is back — and this year, it’s heading to the United States! After a successful debut in Kazakhstan in 2023, the 2025 edition will be held from August 2 to August 7 at Episcopal High School, just 11 km from downtown…

Zone 3.3 Zonals Championship Win by Tin Jingyao and Shafira Devi Herfesa
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Zone 3.3 Zonals Championship Win by Tin Jingyao and Shafira Devi Herfesa

Grandmaster Tin Jingyao of Singapore and International Master Uurtsaikh Agibileg of Mongolia have win Zone 3.3 Zonals Championship! Both scored 7 points and claimed the two qualifying spots for the 2025 FIDE World Cup. IM Sugar Gan-Erdene of Mongolia also scored 7 points but finished third on tiebreaks….

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 Canadian Chess Championships: Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan
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2025 Canadian Chess Championships: Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan

The 2025 Canadian Chess Championships crowned two new champions! IM Nikolay Noritsyn won the Open Championship, earning his third national title.WIM Li Yunshan claimed her first women’s national title. Tournament Overview The event took place from April 17 to 22 in Toronto, Ontario.It featured two competitions: The 89th…