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FIDE announces the list of players for the 2025 World Rapid and Blitz: A stellar lineup in Doha Read more...

2025 FIDE Women’s World Team Championship: Hou Yifan debuts as team FIDE dominates Read more...

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FIDE launches Global Survey on Chess in Education Read more...

Flamenco, speeches, and chess: Linares hosts 2025 FIDE Women’s Team Championship Read more...

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Commonwealth Championship 2025: Daniel Howard Fernandez lifts crown; India shines across categories Read more...

FIDE World Cup: Quarterfinals set after high-stakes Round 5 tiebreaks Read more...

WCCC 2025: Greco crowned the smartest company in the world Read more...

World Cup Round 5 Game 2: Chinese momentum, Uzbek steel, and Armenian tragedy in a thrilling day of chess Read more...

FWCCC 2025: Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Greco, and Google through to semi-finals Read more...

World Cup Round 5 Game 1: Sindarov strikes as giants battle to a standstill in Goa Read more...

Winners crowned at FIDE World Amateur Championship 2025 Read more...

2025 FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship opens in Goa Read more...

2025 World Women’s Team Championship: Pools announced Read more...

Shockwaves in Goa: Dubov, Shankland, and the day of “giant killers” Read more...

Tides turning in Goa: Aronian and Martínez advance to Round of 16 as field tightens Read more...

FIDE files complaint with Ethics & Disciplinary Commission naming Vladimir Kramnik as respondent Read more...

World Cup Round 4 Game 1: Aronian strikes, Martínez Alcantara shines on a day of fine margins and missed chances Read more...

Mediterranean Stage Set for Chess History: The 2026 FIDE Candidates Come to Cyprus Read more...

Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 begins in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Read more...

World Cup Round 3 tiebreaks: When the clock decides, the better players rise Read more...

World Cup chaos in Goa: 2700+ giants fall like ninepins as Gukesh, Giri, and Abdusattorov are eliminated Read more...

From Kakuma to Kisumu: Refugee youth make bold moves on the chessboard of hope Read more...

FIDE World Cup 2025 Round 3, Game 1: Upsets, attacks, and masterclasses – Abdusattorov in danger Read more...

Line-ups for 2025 World Women’s Team Championship announced Read more...

Tiebreak drama at 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa: Niemann and Oro eliminated Read more...

FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 2025 kicks off in the Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia Read more...

World Cup Round 2 Day 2: Gukesh and Erigaisi advance, Wesley and Nepomniachtchi go home Read more...

World Cup Round 2 Game 1: Gukesh debuts, Aronian and Wei Yi shine, Faustino continues to amaze Read more...

3rd FIDE Council meeting 2025: List of decisions Read more...

FIDE Word Cup: 12-year-old IM Faustino Oro steals the show in Goa tiebreaks Read more...

FIDE World Cup R1 Day 2: Favourites advance, but drama awaits in the tiebreaks Read more...

FIDE strengthens ties with IOC, UEFA and ARISF Read more...

Winners crowned at FIDE World Senior Individual Championships 2025 Read more...

Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri enter top 5 Open in FIDE November 2025 rating list Read more...

World Cup 2025 kicks off in Goa: Anand honored, young stars shine Read more...

Pranav Venkatesh, clear winner of the 8th Salamanca Masters Read more...

Opening ceremony of the 2025 FIDE World Cup dazzles in Goa Read more...

FIDE, AICF and KIIT University sign landmark MoU to promote chess in education and society Read more...

ChessMom Project returns for 2026 Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan Read more...

FIDE Al-Ain ACMG Academy launch: A new era of global talent development Read more...

FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025: Registration period nearing close Read more...

Global tech and finance giants qualify for second FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship Finals Read more...

FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championship 2025 crosses midpoint Read more...

European Club Cup 2025 concludes in Rhodes, Greece Read more...

Winners crowned at 2nd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities Read more...

2025 U.S. Championships: Fabiano Caruana and Carissa Yip defend titles Read more...

2nd FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities nears its grand finale Read more...

2nd Olympiad for People with Disabilities, Day 4: Inspiration, inclusion, and the power of chess Read more...

Turkic world: A joint move toward chess unity Read more...

2nd FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities reaches its midpoint Read more...

World Senior Championships 2025 commence in Gallipoli, Italy Read more...

2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, Day 2: A celebration of strength, connection, and power of chess Read more...

India makes its move: Goa CM Pramod Sawant unveils FIDE World Cup 2025 logo and anthem Read more...

Arkady Dvorkovich’s interview for ChessBase India Read more...

FIDE and ISCF declare 2026 as the Year of Chess in Education Read more...

FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities, Day 1: A celebration of inclusivity and determination Read more...

5th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners: India, El Salvador and Iran claim titles Read more...

FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2025 conclude with celebration and pride Read more...

2nd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities: Chess dissolves boundaries Read more...

Champions crowned at Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 Read more...

Norway Chess Launches New World Championship – Approved by FIDE Read more...

FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge: Deadline extended Read more...

Ukraine and Poland crowned European Team Champions 2025 Read more...

Record number of teams and countries compete in the fifth FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners Read more...

5th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners set to begin Read more...

FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration deadline extended Read more...

Celebrating 40 years of the European Chess Union: A legacy of unity, growth, and excellence Read more...

European Team Championship 2025: Ukraine and Poland lead with three rounds to go Read more...

2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships: Registration open Read more...

Argentine Ministry of Human Capital promotes strengthening of School Chess program Read more...

FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2025 reach midpoint Read more...

FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championship 2025 officially opens in Durrës, Albania Read more...

Fabiano Caruana crowned winner of 2025 Grand Chess Tour Finals and overall GCT champion Read more...

FIDE World Cup 2025: Round one pairings revealed Read more...

Second International Congress on School Chess announced Read more...

FIDE October 2025 Rating List: Zhu Jiner climbs to #2, Anish Giri returns to top 10 Open Read more...

11th Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival draws thousands Read more...

FIDE Director for Chess Development visits Antigua and Barbuda Read more...

World Cadet Chess Championship 2025: Kazakhstan triumphs with three golds and overall team victory Read more...

Wang Hao and Hou Yifan Triumph at 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China Read more...

FIDE Council approves targeted amendment to Rating Regulation Read more...

FSI’s new Federal Technical Center open its doors in Spilimbergo, Italy Read more...

Winners crowned at FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025 Read more...

FIDE World Junior Rapid Championship 2025: Suyarov and Balabayeva capture titles Read more...

FIDE Director for Chess Development visits Dominica to foster chess growth Read more...

Queen’s Gambit Challenge: Empowering over 580 women from 80+ countries Read more...

2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities: List of teams announced Read more...

2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships: Registration open Read more...

FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 kick-off in Lima, Peru Read more...

Media accreditation opens for FIDE World Cup and FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships Read more...

From Norway to North Africa: Johan-Sebastian wins inaugural Sahel Chess Festival in Tunisia Read more...

A new generation of chess players gets an invite for the FIDE World Cup Read more...

World Cadet Chess Championship 2025 commences in Almaty, Kazakhstan Read more...

Praggnanandhaa leads FIDE Circuit 2025; Eighth spot in Women’s Candidates wide open Read more...

Record number of teams to participate in 5th Intercontinental Championship for Prisoners Read more...

FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration deadline approaching Read more...

FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025: 100 days to go Read more...

The magic of chess comes to the National Gallery – 11th Judit Polgár’s Global Chess Festival Read more...

Final round drama at Grand Swiss in Samarkand: Giri triumphs, Vaishali makes history Read more...

Every Lesson Counts – Chess in Education Masterclasses Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Round 10: A five-way race in the Open ahead of the final round Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Round 9: Four share lead in the Open as Lagno clings to top spot in the Women’s tournament Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Round 8: A day of draws in the Open, as Lagno takes the lead in the Women’s tournament Read more...

FIDE 2025 World Corporate Chess Championship: Registration open Read more...

FIDE confirms dates for the 2025 Online Congress and General Assembly Read more...

FIDE Chess in Education Commission (EDU) courses & events September–November 2025 Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Round 7: Bluebaum and Sarin seize the lead, as World Champion continues to struggle Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Round 6: World Champion Gukesh suffers second defeat in a row Read more...

FIDE World Senior Championship 2025: Record participation and increased prize fund Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Day 5: A round of piece sacrifices and surprises Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Day 4: Lagno joins Vaishali at the top as Maghsoodloo holds on to his lead Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Day 3: Maghsoodloo and Vaishali emerge as sole leaders Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Day 2: Blunders and comebacks as favourites regroup Read more...

FIDE launches pilot project to test “Fast Classic” for standard rating Read more...

FIDE responds to reports of flag restrictions at tournament in Spain Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Day 1: A tale of two tournaments Read more...

Ancient Samarkand sets the stage for 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss Read more...

Opening Press Conference of 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss Read more...

Final call: Share your story in the FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge 2025 Read more...

Fujairah Global Chess Championship: Pranav V claims title Read more...

FIDE Circuit: Praggnanandhaa pulls away with dominant summer Read more...

Štěpán Hrbek and Tereza Rodshtein crowned Czech Champions Read more...

FIDE September 2025 rating list: Vincent Keymer debuts in top 10 Open Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Expect the unexpected in Samarkand Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Updated dress code offers more flexibility Read more...

FIDE Announces final decision on the case of Kirill Shevchenko Read more...

Fujairah Global Chess: Pranav V and Sanan Sjugirov share the lead at midpoint Read more...

5th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners: Registration continues Read more...

Call of interest for panels of arbiters and world events 2026-2027 Read more...

Winners crowned at the 23rd European Union Youth Chess Championship Read more...

Call of interest for panels of arbiters and world events 2026-2027 Read more...

FIDE President visits Latin America to promote chess growth Read more...

Fujairah Global Chess: World Junior Champion Pranav V stuns top seed Nihal Sarin Read more...

Women’s Chess Marathon – Week 3: Asia and Australia сelebrate Read more...

Anniversary of Arpad Elo – rating system that changed chess world Read more...

Marc’Andria Maurizzi and Yosha Iglesias win 2025 French Championship Read more...

23rd European Union Youth Championship reaches midpoint Read more...

World Youth Chess Olympiad U-16 concludes in Barranquilla, Colombia Read more...

Future of chess and clash of generations at Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand Read more...

23rd EU Youth Championship begins in Roznov pod Radhostem, Czech Republic Read more...

Asian and Americas Chess Federations sign Memorandum of Understanding Read more...

World Youth Chess Olympiad U-16: Multiple leaders after two rounds Read more...

FIDE opens bidding process for the 2030 Chess Olympiad Read more...

FIDE Executive Director Victor Bologan promotes chess across the Americas Read more...

Inspiring initiatives in South Africa and Zambia – Women’s Marathon Week 2 Read more...

A night of celebration and chess: World Under-16 Chess Olympiad begins in Barranquilla, Colombia Read more...

GCT Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz: Levon Aronian captures the title Read more...

Vincent Keymer wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Read more...

FIDE Education Commission announces its 28th “Preparation of Teachers” course Read more...

FIDE opens bidding process for the 2026 Candidates and Women’s Candidates Tournaments Read more...

idChess Technology at the WSTCC 2025: Live streaming, VAR, and video highlights Read more...

FIDE World Junior Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration deadline extended Read more...

Michael Adams wins his ninth British Chess Championship; Yao and Mirzoeva tie for Women’s title Read more...

Queen’s Gambit Challenge Stage 2: Registration now open Read more...

Velammal MHS School (India) takes gold at 2025 World Schools Team Championship Read more...

Smart Moves Summit sets out global vision for chess in education Read more...

Velammal MHS School of India pulls ahead at the World Schools Team Championship Read more...

Making the case for chess in the classroom: The first day of the Smart Moves Summit Read more...

A day of fierce matches and lasting friendships at WSTCC 2025 Read more...

Opening moves in Alexandria: World Schools Team Championship 2025 begins Read more...

Let the games begin: Celebrating the start of the World Schools Team Championship 2025 Read more...

Magnus Carlsen wins first ever edition of Chess Esports World Cup Read more...

2025 2nd FIDE Council Meeting: List of Decisions Read more...

FIDE World Youth Championships 2025: Registration deadline extended to August 15 Read more...

World Women’s Team Championship 2025 heads to Linares, Spain Read more...

World School Team Championship meets Smart Moves Summit Read more...

Five down, three to go: World Cup shakes up Women’s Candidates race Read more...

Women’s World Cup 2025 closing ceremony: A night of music, memories, and triumph in Batumi Read more...

Divya Deshmukh becomes third Women’s World Cup Champion, defeats Humpy Koneru in tiebreak Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Final, Game 2: Elite-level precision as Humpy and Divya head to tiebreaks Read more...

FIDE celebrates 5.5 million moves and announces prize winners for Social Chess Day Tournament Read more...

List of teams qualified for 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Final, Game 1: Narrow escape for Humpy Koneru; solid start by Divya Deshmukh Read more...

International Organizer Seminar announced as part of World Youth Chess Championship 2025 Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6: Humpy clinches victory in thrilling tiebreak Read more...

FIDE World Youth Championships 2025: Registration deadline approaching Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup R06 Game 2: Divya Deshmukh makes history by defeating former Women’s World Champion to reach final Read more...

Every Move Counts: Around the world with the Creative Chess Challenge Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6 Game 1: Two solid draws in the semi-finals Read more...

August is for Women in Chess: Join the Global Women’s Chess Marathon Read more...

2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities set for October 2025 in Astana Read more...

FIDE Council Meeting held online on June 18, 2025 Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 5 tiebreaks: Divya Deshmukh stuns Harika Dronavalli to reach semifinals Read more...

Smart Moves Summit 2025: Shaping the future of education through chess Read more...

20th ICCD World Team Championships: Registration now open Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 5 Game 2: Lei Tingjie, Tan Zhongyi and Humpy Koneru qualify for the semifinals Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals Game 1: Lei and Humpy strike the first blow Read more...

FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration now open Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 4 Tiebreaks: the four Indians push through Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round of 16 Day 2: Lei Tingjie, Tan Zhongyi, Nana Dzagnidze and Song Yuxin advance to quarterfinals Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round of 16 Day 1: Lei Tingjie, Tan Zhongyi, Song Yuxin and Divya take the lead Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 9: Song Yuxin eliminates Anna Muzychuk Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 8: Gunina and Lagno roar back Read more...

Machteld and Jorden van Foreest, sister and brother, win 2025 Dutch Championship Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 7: Vantika Agrawal surprises Kateryna Lagno Read more...

Join the Global Online Celebration for International Chess Day Read more...

European Individual Senior Championships 2025: Registration now open Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 6: Kamalidenova eliminates 2023 winner Goryachkina; Omonova continues to surprise Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 5: WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet (born in 2010) eliminates local GM Nino Batsiashvili! Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 4: Giant-killer Kamalidenova takes down Goryachkina in the surprise of the day Read more...

Uniting continents behind bars: 5th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 3: Umida Omonova, the rising Uzbekistani chess talent, eliminates IM Sophie Milliet Read more...

FIDE announces the list of players at the 2025 Grand Swiss Read more...

FIDE Director for Chess Development visits Guinea to foster chess expansion Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 2: 15-year-old local player Kesaria Mgeladze eliminates IM Pham Le Thao Nguyen Read more...

Chinese Championship 2025: Xiao Tong and Li Xueyi claim their first national titles Read more...

FIDE World Youth Championships 2025: Registration deadline approaching Read more...

Magnus Carlsen wins GCT SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 1: Most of the favourites cruise through Read more...

Diplomacy meets chess at Palais des Nations in Geneva Read more...

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich opens 2025 Women’s World Cup Read more...

Join FIDE’s “Chess for recovery” sessions Read more...

Winners crowned at FIDE World Cup Under 8, 10 and 12 Read more...

FIDE World Amateur Championships 2025: Registration now open Read more...

FIDE extends sanction against GM Christopher Yoo worldwide Read more...

FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025: Registration deadline extended Read more...

Smart Moves Summit 2025: Where chess meets learning Read more...

FIDE Women’s World Cup: Everything you need to know! Read more...

Rising like queens: A powerful day for girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp Read more...

FIDE statement on the situation involving GM Kramnik and GM Navara Read more...

FIDE World Cup Under 8-12: Leaders emerge after Round 6 Read more...

Praggnanandhaa R wins UzChess Cup 2025 Masters Read more...

Celebrating International Chess Day 2025: Every Move Counts Read more...

Icelandic Chess Federation celebrates its centenary anniversary Read more...

FIDE World Championship Match wins Singapore’s 2024 Sports Event of the Year Read more...

FIDE World Cup U-8, U-10, U-12 kicks off in Batumi, Georgia Read more...

World Refugee Day: Chess as a tool for empowerment Read more...

Georgian Championship for People with Disabilities: Malania and Gogonadze clinch titles Read more...

FIDE World Championships 2027 – Call for bids Read more...

WR Chess clinch their second FIDE World Team Blitz Championship title Read more...

WBTC 2025: Favourites deliver as 16 teams move into knockouts Read more...

Mongolian Chess Federation President appointed as nation’s Prime Minister Read more...

India’s Team MGD1 win 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Chess Championship Read more...

FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025: Registration deadline extended Read more...

FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind level with MGD1 at the top after three key wins Read more...

Early surprises at the start of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships Read more...

School children play chess on the roof of London’s O2 Arena Read more...

Chess world descends on London for FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships Read more...

Serbian Championship: Ivan Ivanisevic and Sofia Pogorelskikh win titles Read more...

Magnus Carlsen and Anna Muzychuk triumph at Norway Chess 2025 Read more...

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Lists of qualified players announced Read more...

World IPCA Individual Championship 2025: Registration now open Read more...

FIDE Circuit 2025: Praggnanandhaa extends lead; Giri enters top 3 Read more...

Kazybek Nogerbek and Elnaz Kaliyahmet crowned new champions of Kazakhstan Read more...

American Continental Championship 2025: Sam Shankland captures title Read more...

Inaugural Continental Chess Championships for Prisoners conclude with global participation Read more...

On the amendments to Women’s World Cup 2025 Regulations Read more...

Parachess in Hungary – a truly unique competition Read more...

Rising stars shaking up the WRB Team Championships in London Read more...

Ju Wenjun, Aleksandra Goryachkina and Anna Muzychuk headline Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi Read more...

Vincent Keymer and Dinara Wagner win 2025 German Championship Read more...

FIDE World Cadet Championships 2025: Registration now open Read more...

World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad 2025: Registration is open Read more...

2025 African Championship: Bilel Bellahcene and Shrook Wafa claim titles Read more...

FIDE Delegation applauds Jamaica Chess Federation for leadership in social impact through chess Read more...

First Continental-America workshop for Chess for Freedom program held in Mexico Read more...

FIDE World Junior Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration now open Read more...

Pietrasanta and La Versiliana become global chess landmarks Read more...

Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Chess Classic Romania Read more...

World Schools Team Championship 2025: Registration is open Read more...

Asian Championship 2025: Daneshvar Bardiya and Song Yuxin crowned champions Read more...

Tickets for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships go on sale Read more...

WGP Austria R09: Anna Muzychuk wins in Austria but misses Candidates spot Read more...

Polish Championship 2025: Paweł Teclaf and Klaudia Kulon claim titles Read more...

WGP Austria R08: Leaders Muzychuk and Zhu held to draws Read more...

FIDE statement on suspending chess in Afghanistan Read more...

WGP Austria R07: Zhu catches up with Anna Muzychuk in the race for the crown Read more...

Malawi hosts the Chess for Freedom Continental Championship and Workshop for Africa Read more...

Changes to the World Rapid & Blitz format and a 1M euro prize fund Read more...

World’s largest chess queen erected in Río Ceballos, Argentina Read more...

The stage is set: Nearly 60 teams confirmed for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London Read more...

WGP Austria Round 6: Zhu and Tan shine in Grosslobming Read more...

Asian Blitz Championship: Ivan Zemlyanskii and Alua Nurman capture titles Read more...

FIDE WGP Austria:A hat-trick for Zhu Jiner after stunning Vaishali Rameshbabu Read more...

FIDE WGP Austria: Anna Muzychuk takes the lead in a round of pawn sacrifices Read more...

GM Christopher Yoo temporarily suspended by FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission Read more...

Balancing moves and motherhood: ChessMom initiative continues Read more...

FIDE WGP Austria: Anna Muzychuk and Vaishali share the lead after Round 3 Read more...

FIDE WGP Austria: Vaishali and Tan take the lead in a round full of comebacks and collapses Read more...

WGP Austria: Badelka, Vaishali and Tan start with wins Read more...

World Schools Team Championship Returns – this time in the USA! Read more...

Polka, wine and chess: Women’s Grand Prix finale opens in Austria Read more...

Tin Jingyao of Singapore, Shafira Devi Herfesa of Indonesia top Zone 3.3 Zonals Read more...

Kazakhstan dominates 2025 Western Asia Youth Championship Read more...

FIDE Circuit 2025: Praggnanandhaa seizes the lead Read more...

The moment of truth: Women’s Grand Prix heads to Austria for the decisive stage Read more...

Vladimir Fedoseev takes down GCT 2025 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland Read more...

Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan win 2025 Canadian Championship Read more...

Baku Open 2025 commences in the capital of Azerbaijan Read more...

2025 Uzbekistan Championship: Nodirbek Yakubboev and Umida Omonova win titles Read more...

23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships Announced – Penang, Malaysia Read more...

Last chance to join 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London! Read more...

FIDE distributes €21,500 among chess veterans Read more...

FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge 2025: Every Move Counts Read more...

Humpy Koneru takes down WGP Pune after a nail-biting final round Read more...

“The quality of a champion” – Humpy and Zhu Jiner lead with one round to go Read more...

Ju Wenjun sets the pace in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25 Read more...

Mexico to host the first Chess for Freedom Workshop and Continental Championship for Americas Read more...

Humpy Koneru defeats Zhu Jiner, leads WGP India with two rounds to go Read more...

2025 Danish Championship: Jesper Thybo claims maiden title Read more...

WGP India: Zhu Jiner and Humpy face-off for the tournament Read more...

FIDE EDU “Preparation of Teachers” online courses in French announced Read more...

WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner dodges a bullet and keeps the lead Read more...

Grand finale in Chongqing: FIDE Women’s World Championship Match 2025 comes to a close Read more...

Winners crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Rhodes, Greece Read more...

FIDE Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners: Registration continues Read more...

It’s all about the endgame! Four more victories in Pune Read more...

FIDE World Cup 2025 Under 8, 10, 12: Registration deadline approaching Read more...

Pouya Idani and Anahita Zahedifar top Zone 3.1 Zonals in Iraq Read more...

Fighting chess in WGP India – Zhu Jiner leads after three rounds Read more...

Abdulrahman Akintoye and Toritsemuwa Ofowino win 2025 Zone 4.2 West Africa Championship Read more...

Crowning a Champion: Ju Wenjun clinches her fifth title Read more...

Chess for Freedom Continental Championship and Workshop for Africa: Last call to register Read more...

World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 reach halfway mark Read more...

Never make a move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner lead in Pune Read more...

Faig Gasanov enters the Guinness Book of Records as the longest-serving chess arbiter Read more...

European Senior Team Championship 2025: England claims triple gold Read more...

Ju Wenjun moves within reach of the title with fourth consecutive win Read more...

A display of light and sound inaugurates the fifth leg of 2024-2025 FIDE WGP in Pune Read more...

FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025 kicks off in Rhodes, Greece Read more...

Game 7 turns dramatic: Ju Wenjun capitalizes to lead 5-2 Read more...

2025 European Women’s Championship: Teodora Injac captures title Read more...

Chongqing welcomes the second half of Women’s World Championship Match Read more...

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix travels to Pune, India Read more...

Goodbye, Shanghai! Ju extends lead before the break in Chongqing Read more...

Winners crowned at Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship Read more...

Ju Wenjun strikes and seizes the lead in Game 5 Read more...

Third annual Autism Talks held in Almaty, Kazakhstan Read more...

Draw full of drama: Tan Zhongyi misses her chance to take the lead Read more...

“Infinite Spectrum: Awareness and Recognition” – Follow-up on celebrating autism inclusion through chess and community Read more...

Ju Wenjun strikes back: World Champion levels the score with endgame magic Read more...

FIDE World Cup 2025 Under 8, 10, 12: Players with personal rights Read more...

Fast moves, global teams: Register for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships Read more...

1st FIDE Council meeting 2025: List of decisions published Read more...

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