Vincent Keymer has clinched the title at the grenke Freestyle Chess Open, held in Karlsruhe. A swift draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the final ninth round was enough for Keymer to secure the overall win and, crucially, a spot in the 2027 Freestyle Chess World Championship. Both Keymer an

The FIDE Candidates Tournaments represent the ultimate qualifying stage in the FIDE World Championship cycle. These prestigious events feature eight of the globe's top chess players, who compete in a demanding double round-robin format across fourteen rounds of classical chess. As the tourn

This August, Almaty is set to host an elite gathering of university chess teams, all vying for the esteemed title of FIDE World University Team Chess Champion. This significant international tournament operates under the governance of FIDE and is meticulously organized through a joint effort by

In the seventh round of the Women's Candidates Tournament, Anna Muzychuk maintained her lead, reaching the halfway mark with 4½ points out of seven after a calm draw against Bibisara Assaubayeva. The round's sole decisive result saw Vaishali Rameshbabu emerge victorious, capitalizing on an erro

Recently, Valery Golubenko engaged in what could be one of the most protracted chess matches in recent memory, particularly when measured by the sheer number of moves played under contemporary, often time-constrained, conditions. Reaching an astounding 88th move, the game entered a complex endg

The prestigious Henri Rinck International Chess Championships are scheduled to take place in Lyon from April 8 to 19, 2026. This significant event will be hosted by Lyon Olympique Échecs, a venerable institution established in 1905 and recognized as one of France's largest and most historic che

Vincent Keymer has established a clear lead at the grenke Freestyle Open A, scoring an impressive 6.5 out of 7 points. His strong performance follows a victory over Hans Niemann and a hard-fought draw against Magnus Carlsen. A formidable chasing pack, including Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Alexey Sa

Anna Muzychuk has established herself as the sole leader in the Women's Candidates tournament after a pivotal victory against Zhu Jiner, playing with the black pieces. This win gives her a one-point advantage in the standings. Elsewhere in Round 6, Bibisara Assaubayeva faced her second

This article revisits Hikaru Nakamura's victory over Alireza Firouzja from a previous Candidates tournament, providing a deep analytical dive that culminates in a study-like endgame. The featured position, refined through further examination, serves as a challenging practical exercise. Furtherm

The Candidates Tournaments represent the decisive qualifying stage for the FIDE World Championship cycle. Each tournament features eight of the globe's strongest chess players, competing in a challenging double round-robin format over fourteen rounds of classical chess. In the Open section,

Javokhir Sindarov maintained his remarkable winning streak in round six of the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, securing a victory against Wei Yi with the black pieces and accumulating an impressive 5½ points out of 6. The 20-year-old now holds a commanding 1½-point lead over Fabiano Caruana, l