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…

World Schools Team Chess Championship 2025 Returns – Now in the USA!
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World Schools Team Chess Championship 2025 Returns – Now in the USA!

The FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship is back — and this year, it’s heading to the United States! After a successful debut in Kazakhstan in 2023, the 2025 edition will be held from August 2 to August 7 at Episcopal High School, just 11 km from downtown…

Final Leg FIDE WGP: Badelka, Vaishali, and Tan Start with Wins
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Final Leg FIDE WGP: Badelka, Vaishali, and Tan Start with Wins

The final leg of FIDE WGP (Women’s Grand Prix) kicked off in Austria with high drama and exciting chess. Round one featured big wins for Olga Badelka, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Tan Zhongyi. Austrian Star Badelka Upsets Kosteniuk IM Olga Badelka, playing for host country Austria, shocked former World…

Women’s Grand Prix Finale Opens in Austria
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Women’s Grand Prix Finale Opens in Austria

The final tournament of the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix finale has begun in Grosslobming, Austria, with a festive and unique opening. Players were welcomed with polka music, fine Austrian wine, and traditional clothing, making it a memorable start. It’s rare to see a top-level chess event held at…

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Heads to Austria for the Final Stage
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Heads to Austria for the Final Stage

The 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix is reaching its climax! Three top players are still in the race for the overall title as the final leg begins in Austria on May 6. The journey started back in August 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This was a perfect place to…

2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!
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2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!

Time is running out! The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are just around the corner. The event will be held in London from June 10 to 16, and the registration deadline is May 10.This is your final chance to be part of one of the…

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….