The WGP Cyprus Round Seven saw major upsets and a new tournament leader! Three games ended decisively, with Olga Badelka defeating Anna Muzychuk in a stunning attack. Zhu Jiner took the top spot after a strong win against Divya Deshmukh, while Nana Dzagnidze bounced back with a victory…
After six rounds in the Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) in Cyprus, Anna Muzychuk holds the lead with 4.5 points. Close behind her is Zhu Jiner with 4 points, while three more players—Aleksandra Goryachkina, Mariya Muzychuk, and Harika Dronavalli—follow with 3.5 points each. A Special Start to Round 6…
The FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025 has officially begun in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia. Known as a hub for chess and tourism, the event runs from March 19 to March 29, 2025. Grand Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony featured a lively performance by the children’s choir “Vrnjačke Iskrice.”…
The Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus has heated up! After four rounds (Anna Muzychuk & Jiner Lead), Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner are tied at the top with three points each. Anna Muzychuk & Jiner Lead- The fourth round was full of action, with four decisive games shaking…
The second round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus started on time at 15:00 at the Hilton Nicosia. The ceremonial first move was made by Valeriya Avksenteva, Deputy Executive Director of the main sponsor, Freedom24. She played the first move for Mariya Muzychuk, who was up…
The FIDE Council has announced that it will continue waiving rating fees for all Rapid and Blitz tournaments until 2026. This decision aims to encourage more players to participate and promote chess worldwide. (Rapid and Blitz Tournaments 2026) Why is This Important? FIDE (the International Chess Federation) usually…
The 1st round of WGP in Nicosia was full of excitement. Out of five matches, two ended in victories for Stavroula Tsolakidou and Zhu Jiner. The only quick draw came from the Muzychuk sisters. Grand Event in Cyprus The fourth leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25…
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…
The fourth leg of the 2024-25 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix has officially begun. The tournament is being held at the luxurious Nicosia Hilton Hotel in Cyprus from March 14 to March 25. Ten of the world’s top female chess players will compete in this prestigious event. A Grand…
Indonesia Chess Museum, the world has only a few chess museums. You can find them in Iceland, the Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, and Türkiye. Now, Indonesia joins this prestigious list! The Museum Catur Indonesia (Indonesia Chess Museum) had its soft launch on February 26, 2025. A Special Location The…
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