Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix
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Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix

Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria started quietly, but it soon turned into a day full of drama and exciting chess. Zhu Jiner’s Brilliant Win Zhu Jiner won her fourth game in the tournament. She now stands just half a point behind the leader, Anna…

Vaishali Shines as Round 2 of Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up
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Vaishali Shines as Round 2 of Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up

Round two of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix heats up in Grosslobming was packed with drama, comebacks, and surprising blunders. Vaishali’s Confident Win Indian chess star Vaishali Rameshbabu played a solid game with the black pieces to defeat Lela Javakhishvili. Using the Reverse Grunfeld, she surprised her…

Zone 3.3 Zonals Championship Win by Tin Jingyao and Shafira Devi Herfesa
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Zone 3.3 Zonals Championship Win by Tin Jingyao and Shafira Devi Herfesa

Grandmaster Tin Jingyao of Singapore and International Master Uurtsaikh Agibileg of Mongolia have win Zone 3.3 Zonals Championship! Both scored 7 points and claimed the two qualifying spots for the 2025 FIDE World Cup. IM Sugar Gan-Erdene of Mongolia also scored 7 points but finished third on tiebreaks….

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…

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…