The Candidates Tournament stands as the ultimate qualification stage in the prestigious FIDE World Championship cycle. This highly anticipated event gathers eight of the globe's strongest chess players, who engage in an intense double round-robin format across fourteen rounds of classical chess

The highly anticipated 2026 Candidates Tournament commenced with an electrifying first round, delivering three decisive results out of four games, all favoring the player with the white pieces. In a thrilling all-American encounter between top seeds, Fabiano Caruana emerged victorious over Hika

The first round of the Women's Candidates Tournament commenced in Pegeia, concluding with four draws across all boards. Despite this outcome, the games featured a number of significant missed opportunities, particularly for players like Zhu Jiner and Aleksandra Goryachkina. This prestigious eve

The KazChess Masters tournament, held in Shymkent from March 21 to 29, concluded with Pranav Venkatesh securing a dominant first place. The event brought together five seasoned international grandmasters and five promising Kazakhstani players in a single round-robin format, leading to exciting

The FIDE Candidates Tournament represents the pinnacle qualifying stage for the World Championship cycle. This esteemed competition gathers eight of the world's most formidable chess players. They engage in a demanding double round-robin format, spanning fourteen rounds of classical chess. The

Examining the historical head-to-head records of players in the Candidates Tournament offers valuable insights into their respective matchups. Historical data from previous encounters reveals significant imbalances and emerging trends among the contenders. Although these statistics do not dicta

Tactical analysis is not only an exciting part of chess study but also incredibly practical. With ChessBase´26, applying the findings from such analysis becomes remarkably straightforward. In this ninth installment for beginners, you will learn precisely how to utilize this key ChessBase functi

The highly anticipated Candidates Tournaments officially commenced with an elaborate opening ceremony, featuring a blend of formal addresses, introductions of the players, and captivating cultural performances. This significant event, hosted in Cyprus, successfully gathered all sixteen elite co

Join Svitlana in the latest installment of her popular 'Svitlana's Smart Moves' series, where she delves into the exciting world of the Women's Candidates tournament. This episode features a brilliant tactical moment chosen from each participating player, presenting a fascinating challenge for

The highly anticipated Candidates Tournament is mere hours away from its grand opening round this Sunday. As one of the most rigorous and demanding events in the world of chess prepares to unfold, Grandmaster Daniel King offers his expert analysis. Through a compelling series of videos, GM King

Precise calculation is paramount in chess, a fundamental skill Grandmaster Surya Ganguly aims to impart through his video course. Young FIDE Master Bahne Fuhrmann of Hamburger SK offers a critical examination of Ganguly's "Calculation Step by Step – Vol. 1: Foundations." In his comprehensive ar