Norway Chess 2025: In Round 2, Thrilling start!
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Norway Chess 2025: In Round 2, Thrilling start!

Norway Chess 2025 is off to a thrilling start! In Round 2, the action was intense, and the surprises were plenty. Arjun Beats World Champion Gukesh Again GM Arjun Erigaisi stunned the chess world by defeating World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for the sixth time in classical chess. Arjun’s…

FIDE WGP Round 4: Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament
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FIDE WGP Round 4: Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament

Round 4 of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria brought exciting games, bold pawn sacrifices, and major shifts in the standings. Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament with 3.5/4, following a brilliant win over former Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk. A Day of Pawn Sacrifices and…

Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final
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Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final

The Pune Women’s Grand Prix ended in dramatic fashion, with Indian star Humpy Koneru emerging as the winner after a nail-biting final round. While most games ended quickly, all eyes were on the top boards where Humpy and Chinese prodigy Zhu Jiner battled until the very last move….

The Quality of a Champion – Humpy and Zhu Jiner Share the Lead
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The Quality of a Champion – Humpy and Zhu Jiner Share the Lead

As the Women’s Grand Prix in Pune nears its end, two players stand out — Humpy Koneru and Zhu Jiner. With just one round to go, both are tied for first place. What makes a true champion in chess? After watching many top events, it’s clear: elite players…

Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship 2025: First Round Highlights
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Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship 2025: First Round Highlights

The Asian Zonal 3.4 Chess Championship 2025 began on April 2nd in Almaty, Kazakhstan at the Atakent Exhibition Centre. This tournament is a qualifier for the World Chess Cup. Zone 3.4 includes six countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. A total of 131 players (87…

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Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025: Celebrating the Winners

The Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025 was an exciting global event that brought together female chess players of all levels. Held throughout March, in honor of Women’s Month, the festival highlighted the importance of giving women and girls more opportunities to compete and succeed in chess. Tournament Highlights…

Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Women in Chess
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Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Women in Chess

The Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025 brought together female chess players from around the world in a thrilling competition. This annual event, featuring online blitz tournaments, provided a platform for women and girls to showcase their skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. Global Participation and Exciting Competitions…

Qazaq Queens Chess Fest
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Qazaq Queens Chess Fest

On March 7, 2025, Almaty became the center of the chess world. The city hosted the Qazaq Queens Chess Fest 2025, a women’s blitz tournament organized by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) with support from FIDE (International Chess Federation). The event, dedicated to International Women’s Day, brought together…

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2025: Third Leg Begins in Monaco’s Stunning Setting!
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FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2025: Third Leg Begins in Monaco’s Stunning Setting!

FIDE WGP Monaco 2025 preview The 2025 FIDE calendar kicks off with the third leg of the Women’s Grand Prix, hosted in the beautiful setting of Monaco. Renowned as a global hub for women’s chess, Monaco recently staged the European Women’s Rapid and Blitz Championship, further solidifying its…