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&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Why chess' inclusion in Esports World Cup could lead to friction with governing body FIDE")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Why chess' inclusion in Esports World Cup could lead to friction with governing body FIDE")
Chess is set to make its debut at the Esports World Cup that takes place in July and August this year in Riyadh and will feature...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "D Gukesh is 'universally accepted as world champion': Indian Grandmaster hits back at critics")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "D Gukesh is 'universally accepted as world champion': Indian Grandmaster hits back at critics")
While D Gukesh’s ability to defend his World Chess Championship crown is being questioned, Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan has come out in his defence. Two back-to-back...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "India's Koneru Humpy in joint-lead at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune after eighth round")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "India's Koneru Humpy in joint-lead at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune after eighth round")
With just one more round to go, the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune is nicely poised with Koneru Humpy and Zhu Jiner in joint lead. Koneru...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Magnus Carlsen sets new benchmark with 9/9 score at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open; earns new Bobby Fischer comparison")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Magnus Carlsen sets new benchmark with 9/9 score at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open; earns new Bobby Fischer comparison")
Magnus Carlsen’s nine-game winning streak at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open 2025 is being compared to the great Bobby Fischer’s dominance at the 1963-64 US Championship....
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "'Everybody can beat Magnus Carlsen… he is not a computer: 10-year-old chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "'Everybody can beat Magnus Carlsen… he is not a computer: 10-year-old chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin")
Bulgarian chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin made the bold statement after collecting his second win against an International Master in as many games at the Grenke Chess...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Uncompromising Magnus Carlsen forces opponent to remove wrist watch before Freestyle Chess match; watch video")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Uncompromising Magnus Carlsen forces opponent to remove wrist watch before Freestyle Chess match; watch video")
Magnus Carlsen showed no mercy as he spotted his opponent Victor Mikhalevski wearing a wristwatch during their match at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open. Carlsen leads...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Magnus Carlsen not surprised by D Gukesh's poor run Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: 'It’s not close'")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Magnus Carlsen not surprised by D Gukesh's poor run Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: 'It’s not close'")
Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh is yet to make his mark in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, enduring a winless run in the opening...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Magnus Carlsen reveals 'psychological' edge over Hikaru Nakamura after winning Paris Grand Slam")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Magnus Carlsen reveals 'psychological' edge over Hikaru Nakamura after winning Paris Grand Slam")
In a chat with the Paris Grand Slam commentary team, Magnus Carlsen explained how he managed to “shut” Hikaru Nakamura out completely in the final while...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "R Vaishali secures first win at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune; Humpy vs Harika ends in draw")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "R Vaishali secures first win at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune; Humpy vs Harika ends in draw")
R Vaishali secured her first win at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune on Friday as she defeated IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul. China’s Zhu Jiner stays in...
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Freestyle Chess takes centre-stage in quick time, gives FIDE plenty of reasons to ponder over future")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Freestyle Chess takes centre-stage in quick time, gives FIDE plenty of reasons to ponder over future")
With some of the world’s best players in action, Freestyle Chess has been dominating the conversation so far in 2025, having successfully conducted events in Weissenhaus...