Serbian Chess Championship 2024: Ivanisevic and Pogorelskikh Crowned Champions
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Serbian Chess Championship 2024: Ivanisevic and Pogorelskikh Crowned Champions

The 2024 Serbian Chess Championship crowned two new national champions: GM Ivan Ivanisevic in the Open section and IM Sofia Pogorelskikh in the Women’s section. This prestigious tournament ran from May 31 to June 6, with the Open event held in Pirot and the Women’s event in Palic….

Carlsen Returns to Classical Chess: Norway Chess 2025
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Carlsen Returns to Classical Chess: Norway Chess 2025

The 13th edition of Norway Chess 2025 is set to be a historic one. For the first time since GM Gukesh Dommaraju became World Champion, he will face off in classical chess against the world number one, GM Magnus Carlsen. This much-awaited encounter will happen in Stavanger, Norway,…

Round 8 of WGP: Muzychuk and Zhu Held to Draws, Title Race Still Wide Open
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Round 8 of WGP: Muzychuk and Zhu Held to Draws, Title Race Still Wide Open

Round 8 of WGP in Austria brought excitement, tension, and surprises. The battle for the top spot is still undecided with one round left. Leaders Draw Their Games Anna Muzychuk drew her fourth game in a row. She couldn’t break through against Lela Javakhishvili and had to settle…

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…

Women’s Grand Prix Finale Opens in Austria
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Women’s Grand Prix Finale Opens in Austria

The final tournament of the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix finale has begun in Grosslobming, Austria, with a festive and unique opening. Players were welcomed with polka music, fine Austrian wine, and traditional clothing, making it a memorable start. It’s rare to see a top-level chess event held at…

2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions
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2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions

The 2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship has come to a close with two new national champions. GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the Open Section, while WIM Umida Omonova triumphed in the Women’s Section. The event was held from April 18 to 28 at the International Chess School in the Kyzyltepa…

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…