FIDE WGP Austria: Anna Muzychuk and Vaishali on Top After Round 3
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FIDE WGP Austria: Anna Muzychuk and Vaishali on Top After Round 3

Round 3 of the FIDE WGP Austria was full of action. Four out of five games ended with a winner. Anna Muzychuk beat Olga Badelka with the black pieces. She now shares first place with India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, who drew her game with Nana Dzagnidze. Alexandra Kosteniuk had…

Vaishali Shines as Round 2 of Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up
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Vaishali Shines as Round 2 of Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up

Round two of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix heats up in Grosslobming was packed with drama, comebacks, and surprising blunders. Vaishali’s Confident Win Indian chess star Vaishali Rameshbabu played a solid game with the black pieces to defeat Lela Javakhishvili. Using the Reverse Grunfeld, she surprised her…

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…

Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final
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Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final

The Pune Women’s Grand Prix ended in dramatic fashion, with Indian star Humpy Koneru emerging as the winner after a nail-biting final round. While most games ended quickly, all eyes were on the top boards where Humpy and Chinese prodigy Zhu Jiner battled until the very last move….

The Quality of a Champion – Humpy and Zhu Jiner Share the Lead
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The Quality of a Champion – Humpy and Zhu Jiner Share the Lead

As the Women’s Grand Prix in Pune nears its end, two players stand out — Humpy Koneru and Zhu Jiner. With just one round to go, both are tied for first place. What makes a true champion in chess? After watching many top events, it’s clear: elite players…

Ju Wenjun Leads the Way in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25
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Ju Wenjun Leads the Way in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25

Fresh off winning her fifth world title, Ju Wenjun is leads the way in the 2024–25 FIDE Women’s series. She’s currently leading the rankings and putting serious pressure on her rivals. In this series, the highest-ranked player who hasn’t qualified by other means will earn a spot in…

It’s All About the Endgame! Big Wins at Women’s Grand Prix Pune
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It’s All About the Endgame! Big Wins at Women’s Grand Prix Pune

The Women’s Grand Prix in Pune is heating up! It’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting chess events of 2025. Every round brings thrilling games, standout performances, and unforgettable moments. It’s All About the Endgame! Round 4 Delivers Drama In Round 4, we saw four decisive results…

Ju Wenjun One Step Away from Title After Fourth Win in a Row
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Ju Wenjun One Step Away from Title After Fourth Win in a Row

Ju Wenjun One Step, Game 8 of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship, Tan Zhongyi made a bold decision. She changed her opening strategy, hoping to surprise her opponent and score a win. Instead of her usual English Opening, Tan started with 1.e4—called “the best by test”…