Champions Crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025
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Champions Crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025

The FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 wrapped up in beautiful Rhodes, Greece!Over 430 young chess players from 48 countries came together to compete in both rapid and blitz formats. Players battled it out in categories ranging from Under-8 to Under-18, for both…

Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025
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Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 in Rhodes has officially hit the halfway mark! The rapid rounds are done, and now all eyes are on the upcoming blitz games, starting April 16, 2025. But before we dive into the blitz action, let’s celebrate…

FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
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FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 has officially started in the beautiful city of Rhodes, Greece. The event is organized by FIDE and the Hellenic Chess Federation and is being held at the Palace Hotel. More than 430 young chess players from…

Zhu Jiner Takes the Lead After Two Rounds: FIDE WGP Cyprus
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Zhu Jiner Takes the Lead After Two Rounds: FIDE WGP Cyprus

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…

Shabalov, Kaak, Klinova and Burchardt crowned on the Golden Island
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Shabalov, Kaak, Klinova and Burchardt crowned on the Golden Island

The 2024 World Senior Championship concluded in Porto Santo, the stunning “Golden Island” of the Atlantic Ocean. After 11 thrilling rounds, four champions emerged: Alerxander Shabalov (United States) in the 50+ section, Rainer Knaak (Germany) in the 65+, Masha Klinova (Israel) in the Women 50+ and Brigitte Buerchardt…

Gukesh strikes back to tie FIDE World Championship
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Gukesh strikes back to tie FIDE World Championship

The 18-year-old challenger from India, Gukesh D, scored a huge win this afternoon to level the match score at 1.5-1.5. Armed with excellent opening preparation, and full of confidence, Gukesh trapped one of Ding Liren’s minor pieces, and it was smooth sailing from then on. Gukesh was elated…

Aleksandar Indjic wins 2024 European Championship
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Aleksandar Indjic wins 2024 European Championship

The 2024 European Individual Chess Championship concluded in Petrovac, Montenegro, with GM Aleksandar Indjic (SRB, 2623) crowned the tournament’s sole winner. Seeded 33rd, Indjic scored an impressive 9/11 points, remaining unbeaten throughout the event. GM Daniel Dardha (BEL, 2606) claimed the silver medal with 8.5/11 points, while GM…