A towering chess queen now stands tall in Río Ceballos, Argentina. At 7.62 meters high, this sculpture may soon be named the largest chess queen piece in the world, as an application has been sent to Guinness World Records. It all began when Yanina Pepino showed her father,…
The final game of the FIDE WWC 2025 was filled with tension. Tan Zhongyi came in with nothing to lose. Ju Wenjun, on the other hand, only needed a draw to win her fifth world title. The pressure was on. Throughout the match, most games had clear winners—only…
Just days after his ninth birthday, Luca Protopopescu from France has made chess history. He became the Youngest Ever to Break 2200 FIDE classical rating. This young star from Marseille achieved this incredible milestone by beating his former coach! A Record-Breaking Feat Only nine months ago, England’s FM…
Fridrik Olafsson, Iceland’s first Grandmaster and the fourth President of FIDE, has passed away at the age of 90. He was a six-time national champion and two-time Nordic Chess Champion. Olafsson led the world chess organization, FIDE, from 1978 to 1982. A Brilliant Beginning Fridrik was born on…
Women’s chess has come a long way since Vera Menchik became the first Women’s World Champion nearly a century ago. Over the years, 17 women have held the title, inspiring generations and breaking barriers in the chess world. Breaking Barriers: Vera Menchik Vera Menchik made history in 1927…
Introduction Tigran Petrosian was one of the greatest chess players in history. A former world champion, he is known for his exceptional defensive skills that changed the way chess is played. But his journey to the top was not easy. From sweeping streets as an orphan during World…
On March 7, 2025, Almaty became the center of the chess world. The city hosted the Qazaq Queens Chess Fest 2025, a women’s blitz tournament organized by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) with support from FIDE (International Chess Federation). The event, dedicated to International Women’s Day, brought together…
Robert James Fischer was not just a legendary chess champion. He was also the creator of Chess960, also known as Fischer Random Chess (The History of Chess960). This unique chess variant changed the game forever. Early Contributions The History of Chess960, The idea of shuffle chess was first…
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-2025 in Monaco has come to an exciting end! After nine intense rounds filled with surprises, Aleksandra Goryachkina claimed her second title in the series. (Round 9 of FIDE WGP) Let’s break down all the key moments from this thrilling tournament. 🔥 A…
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco is heading for a thrilling finish! Round 8 of FIDE WGP was action-packed, with four out of five games ending decisively. Goryachkina, Tan, Munguntuul, and Harika all secured victories, making the final round even more exciting. Now, three players are tied…
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