Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time
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Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time

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…

Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating
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Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating

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…

Qazaq Queens Chess Fest
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Qazaq Queens Chess Fest

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…

The History of Chess960
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The History of Chess960

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…

Round 9 of FIDE WGP: Goryachkina Wins Second FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Title in Monaco!
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Round 9 of FIDE WGP: Goryachkina Wins Second FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Title in Monaco!

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…

Three-Way Tie Sets Up an Exciting Final Round at FIDE WGP Monaco
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Three-Way Tie Sets Up an Exciting Final Round at FIDE WGP Monaco

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…

Heartbreak for Sara Khadem: Costly Resignation Shocks FIDE WGP
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Heartbreak for Sara Khadem: Costly Resignation Shocks FIDE WGP

Round 7 of FIDE WGP The seventh round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) brought surprises, missed opportunities, and heartbreak. While four games ended in draws, the biggest shock came from Sara Khadem’s match against Humpy Koneru. After five and a half hours of intense play, Khadem…