FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Monaco – Round 4: Kateryna Lagno Takes the Lead
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Monaco – Round 4: Kateryna Lagno Takes the Lead

The Round 4 of FIDE WGP in Monaco brought high-level chess action. While four games ended in draws, Kateryna Lagno secured a brilliant victory against Elisabeth Paehtz, claiming the sole lead in the tournament. A Special Start to the Day The round started with a lighthearted moment when…

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco: Four Leaders After Round 3
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco: Four Leaders After Round 3

The third round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25 in Monaco featured intense battles. Out of five games, three ended in draws, while two had decisive results. Alexandra Kosteniuk defeated Tan Zhongyi in a clash of former World Champions. Aleksandra Goryachkina won against Bibisara Assaubayeva after a…

FIDE WGP Monaco R02: Positional battles on all boards
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FIDE WGP Monaco R02: Positional battles on all boards

The second round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix featured tense positional battles across the boards, with most games concluding in calm draws. However, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the game between Sarasadat Khademalsharieh and Harika Dronavalli, where a single blunder cost Black a crucial half-point….

Three victories mark Round 1 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco
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Three victories mark Round 1 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco

Sparks flew across all five boards in the first round of the third leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco, with three players—Kateryna Lagno, Humpy Koneru, and Batkhuyag Munguntuul—emerging victorious. Their strong performances set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely competitive event. The…

Third leg of FIDE WGP 2024-2025 kicks off in Monaco
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Third leg of FIDE WGP 2024-2025 kicks off in Monaco

The opening ceremony of the third leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25 took place on February 17 at the Salon Excelsior of the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Welcoming players, officials, and guests in a refined and elegant setting, the event marked the start of this important stage…

London to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025
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London to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 2025 The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships will take place in London, United Kingdom, between June 10 and 16, 2025. With the prize fund amounting to $500,000 (a substantial increase from 2024 edition) the competition is expected to attract world’s…

Winners crowned at FIDE World Cadet Championship 2024
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Winners crowned at FIDE World Cadet Championship 2024

The 2024 World Cadet Chess Championship concluded in Montesilvano, Italy, after eleven thrilling rounds of competition across six tournaments. Outstanding young talents emerged as champions in each section. Chen Zhihan dominated the U8 Girls tournament. The second seed from China scored an impressive 9.5/11, finishing a full point…