Round 8 of WGP: Muzychuk and Zhu Held to Draws, Title Race Still Wide Open
| | | | |

Round 8 of WGP: Muzychuk and Zhu Held to Draws, Title Race Still Wide Open

Round 8 of WGP in Austria brought excitement, tension, and surprises. The battle for the top spot is still undecided with one round left. Leaders Draw Their Games Anna Muzychuk drew her fourth game in a row. She couldn’t break through against Lela Javakhishvili and had to settle…

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

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…

WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner Holds the Lead After a Dramatic Round
| | | | |

WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner Holds the Lead After a Dramatic Round

As the players headed into the rest day, many expected calm, cautious games. But what we saw was quite the opposite! Zhu Jiner Holds the lead after a dramatic round. Except for the all-Indian clash between Humpy and Harika, the other games were full of action. We even…

Game 10: Ding hits a brick wall as match stands at 5-5
| | | |

Game 10: Ding hits a brick wall as match stands at 5-5

As the players approach the final stages of the match, we are witnessing increasingly cautious play. Neither opponent is willing to risk making a mistake that could undermine the efforts they have invested so far. First to arrive at the venue this afternoon, exactly ten minutes before the…

Accurate defence by Gukesh secures another draw
| | | |

Accurate defence by Gukesh secures another draw

“Opening preparation is like an iceberg – most of the lines remain under the sea” (Ding Liren) The sixth game of the FIDE World Championship match, presented by Google, ended in a draw after 46 moves this afternoon. Both players tried everything on the board, probing for mistakes…