Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno in FIDE WGP India
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Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno in FIDE WGP India

Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno: IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh and GM Kateryna Lagno have withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) India due to personal reasons. Their spots will now be taken by IM Alina Kashlinskaya and IM Polina Shuvalova. These two rising stars will compete…

Matthias Bluebaum Wins 2025 European Chess Championship
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Matthias Bluebaum Wins 2025 European Chess Championship

GM Matthias Bluebaum has won the 2025 European Individual Chess Championship in Eforie Nord, Romania. The 27-year-old German secured his second European title. He previously won in 2022, making him the first-ever two-time European Chess Champion(Matthias Bluebaum Wins 2025). A Tight Battle for the Title Going into the…

World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 – Registration Now Open!
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World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 – Registration Now Open!

The FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 is set to take place in Barranquilla, Colombia, from August 16 to August 23, 2025. Young chess talents from around the world will gather in this beautiful Caribbean city for an unforgettable tournament. Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Event 🌍…

FACI Project Expands: More Asian Countries Join the Chess Initiative
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FACI Project Expands: More Asian Countries Join the Chess Initiative

In 2025, the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) project expands! Initially helping five countries, it will now support eight Asian nations where chess is still developing. What is FACI? FACI is a program launched in 2024 by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess/KCF) with support from Freedom Holding Corp.,…

Muzychuk & Jiner Face Off in the WGP Cyprus Final Round
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Muzychuk & Jiner Face Off in the WGP Cyprus Final Round

She Muzychuk & Jiner Face Off, the excitement is at its peak! Anna Muzychuk’s victory over Elisabeth Paehtz in round eight brought her back into the race. She is now tied with Zhu Jiner at 5.5/8, setting up an intense final round at the Cyprus Women’s Grand Prix….

WGP Cyprus: Shake-up at the Top! Badelka Shines, Zhu Jiner Leads
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WGP Cyprus: Shake-up at the Top! Badelka Shines, Zhu Jiner Leads

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…

Anna Muzychuk Leads WGP Cyprus as Four Players Chase
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Anna Muzychuk Leads WGP Cyprus as Four Players Chase

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…

FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off in Serbia
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FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off in Serbia

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.”…