With only two rounds remaining at the European Championship in Katowice, Spain's David Anton and Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov are currently tied for first place with 7½ points out of 9. They are scheduled to face each other in the tenth round on Saturday. A group of ten players, including Aydin Suleym

The ChessBase team is in Cyprus to provide comprehensive coverage of the Candidates Tournament, offering daily glimpses into one of chess's most significant events. We delve into the ambiance surrounding the world's top chess professionals, assess the tournament venue, and explore the downtime

It's crucial to highlight that the record for the longest chess game is purely a matter of chance. Any pre-game pact between competitors, like a deliberate decision to "play the longest game in history today," or any similar arrangement made during play, would invalidate the game and result in

The Candidates Tournament, a crucial step in the FIDE World Championship qualification, is now in its twelfth round. This prestigious event pits eight of the world's elite chess players against each other in a demanding double round-robin format, spanning fourteen intense rounds of classical c

Building on the immense success of its previous chess-related productions, such as the acclaimed miniseries 'The Queen's Gambit' and the documentary 'The Queen of Chess' about Judit Polgar, Netflix is once again turning its attention to the world of chess with a new documentary. The latest

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The Candidates Tournaments serve as the ultimate qualifying event in the FIDE World Championship cycle. In this prestigious competition, eight of the world's elite chess players engage in a rigorous double round-robin format, spanning fourteen intense rounds of classical chess. As the ele

The 2026 European Chess Championship is currently underway in Katowice, hosted by the Polish Chess Federation. This prestigious tournament, taking place from April 7th to April 19th, has attracted 501 formidable players vying for the continental title, a significant prize fund, and one of the

Javokhir Sindarov has further solidified his position at the top of the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, securing his sixth win out of ten rounds. He achieved this remarkable feat by defeating Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a keenly contested game, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.

The Candidates Tournament serves as the ultimate qualifying stage for the FIDE World Championship cycle. Each event brings together eight of the globe's top chess grandmasters, who contend in a demanding double round-robin format across fourteen rounds of classical chess. For Thursday's tenth r

Anish Giri achieved a pivotal victory over Fabiano Caruana playing with the black pieces in Wednesday's ninth round of the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, thereby moving into sole second place. Tournament leader Javokhir Sindarov, despite missing winning opportunities, was held to a draw by Ma