Team MGD1 From India Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship
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Team MGD1 From India Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship

Team MGD1 from India is the new World Rapid Team Champion! They finished strong by winning all four matches on the final day of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship in London. With 10 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss across 12 rounds, they…

FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind and MGD1 Tie for First After Day Two Drama
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FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind and MGD1 Tie for First After Day Two Drama

Day two of the FIDE WRBTC 2025 was full of surprises. Underdogs stepped up, favorites stumbled, and two teams now sit at the top. Hexamind and Team MGD1 are tied in first place with 13 match points each. Just behind them are Freedom and Uzbekistan, both on 12…

Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships kicked off in London on June 10, 2025. This fast-paced event is already full of surprises after just four rounds in the Rapid section. MGD1 Takes the Lead India’s MGD1 team has made a strong start. They won all four…

Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The chess world is heading to London! From June 10 to 16, the city will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships. This major event brings together: Top Grandmasters Chess legends Rising young talents A Rapidly Growing Tournament FIDE launched this event in 2023. It quickly…

FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 – Registration Open Now!
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FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 – Registration Open Now!

FIDE, along with the Peruvian Chess Sports Federation, invites all member federations to take part in the FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz U20 Championships 2025. 📍 Location: Lima, Peru (the capital city)📅 Dates: Arrival on September 22, Departure on September 29, 2025 Who Can Participate? Every FIDE…

The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London
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The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London

The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships is shaping up to be the biggest event yet! Registration is now closed, and nearly 60 teams are confirmed to compete in London. That’s a big jump from the 38 teams in 2024 and 36 in the first edition…

Kazakhstan Shines at 2025 Western Asia Youth Chess Championship
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Kazakhstan Shines at 2025 Western Asia Youth Chess Championship

A record-breaking 391 young chess players from 13 countries took part in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championship. The event was held from April 20–29, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The championship was organized by the Tajikistan Chess Federation, with support from the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE. Players…