Grand Finale in Chongqing: Ju Wenjun Wins Her Fifth World Chess Title
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Grand Finale in Chongqing: Ju Wenjun Wins Her Fifth World Chess Title

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Grand Finale in Chongqing. Match ended on April 18 with a grand closing ceremony. The event celebrated a thrilling match between two of China’s strongest players: Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi. Held at the Jinke Grand Hotel, the ceremony marked the end…

Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship
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Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship

IM Teodora Injac from Serbia has won the 25th European Women’s Chess Championship! She scored a brilliant 9.5 out of 11 games and finished 1.5 points ahead of her closest competitors. The tournament was held in Rhodes, Greece, from March 31 to April 10, 2025. This scenic island…

Chongqing Hosts Second Half of 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship
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Chongqing Hosts Second Half of 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship

Chongqing Hosts Second Half of FIDE WWC 2025, China. The match continues between reigning champion Ju Wenjun and challenger Tan Zhongyi. The second half of the match was officially launched with a press conference at the elegant Jinke Grand Hotel, the venue for the rest of the games….

Fast Moves, Global Teams: Register for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Fast Moves, Global Teams: Register for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

Get ready for one of the biggest chess events of the year! The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are coming to London from June 10 to 16. This exciting tournament features a fast-paced format and international teams, making it a must-watch event for players and fans…

Tan Zhongyi Strikes First in FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025
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Tan Zhongyi Strikes First in FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025

Game 2 of the FIDE Women’s World Championship brought the first decisive result — and it was Tan Zhongyi who made the breakthrough. The challenger took the lead after Ju Wenjun, the reigning champion, made a costly endgame mistake. The match had started cautiously. Game 1 was a…

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Cyprus 2025 – Simple & Exciting Preview
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Cyprus 2025 – Simple & Exciting Preview

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Cyprus 2025 Get ready for the 4th stage of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25, happening in Nicosia, Cyprus, from March 14–25, 2025! This top-level chess event brings together 10 of the world’s best female players. They will compete not only for prizes but…

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…

World Senior Championship 2024 starts in Porto Santo, Portugal
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World Senior Championship 2024 starts in Porto Santo, Portugal

World Senior Championship 2024 kicked off on Sunday, November 17, on the premises of the Hotel Vila Baleira, in Porto Santo, Portugal. Around two hundred players are competing for the titles in the Open +50, Open +65, Women +50, and Women +65 sections, sharing a prize fund of…