Women’s Candidates Race Still Wide Open The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss in Samarkand have changed the chess world rankings in a big way. These results are shaping the FIDE Circuit 2025 and the Women’s Candidates race. Praggnanandhaa’s Strong Lead Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is still the…
The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 ended with unforgettable drama in Samarkand. In the Open section, Anish Giri took first place with 8 points out of 11. He defeated Hans Niemann in the final round to secure an outright win. This victory also qualified him for the 2026 Candidates…
Round 9 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 brought another dramatic day of chess battles. In the Open section, four players now share the lead on 6.5/9: Matthias Bluebaum Alireza Firouzja Vincent Keymer Anish Giri In the Women’s event, Kateryna Lagno continues to lead with 7/9, but only…
Round 8 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 was full of surprises. In the Open section, most games ended in draws. In the Women’s tournament, Kateryna Lagno took the lead after a brilliant win. A Day of Draws in the Open On the top boards, only one decisive…
Day 4 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand was quieter compared to the earlier rounds. Most games on the top boards in both the Open and Women’s events ended in draws. In the Open, Iranian GM Parham Maghsoodloo remains the sole leader with 3.5 points. He is closely followed…
Day two of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 was full of excitement. Big names were tested, young stars impressed, and dramatic turnarounds kept fans hooked. World Champion Gukesh D faced 14-year-old Turkish prodigy Yagız Kaan Erdogmus. The teenager defended brilliantly and held Gukesh to a draw. On another…
Day 1 of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand opened with big contrasts. The Open section saw many draws. The Women’s section, however, was full of surprises and upsets. A Grand Start in Samarkand The tournament began at 3 PM with a ceremonial first move. Uzbekistan’s Alisher…
The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss began with a grand opening press conference in Samarkand. On stage were World Champion Gukesh D, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Youth Policy and Sports, Adham Ikramov. Importance of the Event Speakers highlighted how special this tournament is. It is…
The chess world is heading to Samarkand this September for the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025. For two weeks, the ancient Silk Road city will host some of the strongest players on the planet. When youth, experience, and ambition meet, expect the unexpected. What is the FIDE Grand Swiss?…
The chess world is preparing for an exciting showdown. The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan this September. It is one of the strongest and most prestigious Swiss System tournaments in history. Top grandmasters and rising young stars will battle here. Experience will clash…
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