Anna Muzychuk Scores First Win: WGP Cyprus
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Anna Muzychuk Scores First Win: WGP Cyprus

The third round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus took place at Hilton Nicosia. His Excellency Liu Yantao, the Chinese Ambassador, made the ceremonial first move for Zhu Jiner. His Excellency Mr. Manish, the Indian Ambassador, did the same for Harika Dronavalli. With high accuracy scores,…

World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025
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World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025

The World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships are back with exciting updates! This year, the event moves to London from June 10–16, featuring a record-breaking €500,000 prize fund and a brand-new knockout stage in the Blitz competition. Bigger Prize Fund and New Blitz Format In 2024, FIDE introduced…

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…

Aravindh Chithambaram Wins Prague Masters with 2830 TPR!
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Aravindh Chithambaram Wins Prague Masters with 2830 TPR!

The seventh edition of the Prague Chess Festival ended in style! Aravindh Chithambaram won the Masters section with an impressive undefeated score of 6/9. His final-round draw against Ediz Gürel secured his victory. Meanwhile, Anish Giri defeated Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, ensuring that no one could catch up with Aravindh….

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…

Goryachkina and Tan Fight Back as Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up in Monaco
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Goryachkina and Tan Fight Back as Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up in Monaco

Round 6 of FIDE WGP – Exciting Recap The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco is getting intense! After a much-needed rest day, players returned with fresh energy for Round 6 of FIDE WGP. While some players explored Monaco, others stayed back for quiet preparation. The results showed…

Midway Through FIDE WGP Monaco: Round 5 Ends in All Draws
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Midway Through FIDE WGP Monaco: Round 5 Ends in All Draws

Round 5 of FIDE WGP 2024-25 ended with all games drawn. However, the results do not tell the full story. Each game was filled with tense battles, missed opportunities, and strategic gameplay. As the tournament reaches its halfway mark, the only rest day is ahead. The second half…