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…

Pranav and Shukhman Win 2025 World Junior Chess Championship in Montenegro
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Pranav and Shukhman Win 2025 World Junior Chess Championship in Montenegro

The 2025 World Junior Chess Championship has come to an exciting end in Petrovac, Montenegro. Over the past thirteen days, nearly 260 young chess players from 67 countries competed for the prestigious title. Pranav Venkatesh Wins the Open Section Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh (second seed) claimed victory in…

Game 12: Ding Liren takes down Gukesh D and ties the match!
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Game 12: Ding Liren takes down Gukesh D and ties the match!

In an unexpected twist, current World Champion Ding Liren defeated the challenger Gukesh D. this afternoon in game twelve, emulating last year’s twelfth-game comeback win against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Even though he was initially taken back by Gukesh’s opening approach, Ding managed to find his way and create a…

Game 11: Ding cracks under pressure and Gukesh takes the lead
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Game 11: Ding cracks under pressure and Gukesh takes the lead

This afternoon in Singapore, the 18-year-old chess prodigy Gukesh D took a huge step toward becoming the youngest classical chess champion in history. After one of the most exciting games of the match, in which both players spent almost an hour on one single move, he defeated the…

Game 10: Ding hits a brick wall as match stands at 5-5
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Game 10: Ding hits a brick wall as match stands at 5-5

As the players approach the final stages of the match, we are witnessing increasingly cautious play. Neither opponent is willing to risk making a mistake that could undermine the efforts they have invested so far. First to arrive at the venue this afternoon, exactly ten minutes before the…