Gamer to Tech Founder
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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025: Registration Closes Soon
The final major chess event of the year is fast approaching. The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships will take place in Doha, Qatar, from December 25–31, offering…
FIDE World Cup 2025 Preview: Goa Set to Become the Colosseum of Chess
Two hundred and six of the world’s best chess players are heading to Goa, India, as the 2025 FIDE World Cup prepares to take center stage from October 30 to November 27.
Norway Chess and FIDE Announce New Total Chess World Championship Tour
The chess world is entering a new era. Norway Chess has officially launched the Total Chess World Championship Tour, a brand-new global series approved by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Firouzja Rallies to Win Titled Tuesday, Joins CCT Title Race
On October 7, 2025, GM Alireza Firouzja stormed back from behind to win Chess.com’s Titled Tuesday event.
Hikaru Nakamura Sparks Controversy After Tossing Gukesh’s King at Checkmate: USA vs India
Chess has officially entered the esports era — and Hikaru Nakamura is leading the charge.During the “Checkmate: USA vs India” exhibition event in Arlington, Texas, the world’s No. 2 shocked…
Final Round Drama at the Grand Swiss: Giri Triumphs, Vaishali Makes History
The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand delivered a dramatic final round. Anish Giri captured the Open title with 8/11, defeating Hans Niemann in a tense battle. In the Women’s…
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 Round 6: Gukesh Suffers Second Loss, Vaishali and Lagno Share Lead
The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 entered round six with high stakes before the rest day. The action in Samarkand saw World Champion Gukesh D fall again, while Parham Maghsoodloo kept…
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Day 3: Maghsoodloo and Vaishali Take the Lead
Day 3 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 brought drama, mistakes, and brilliant finishes. After nearly six hours of play, Parham Maghsoodloo defeated Alireza Firouzja to claim the sole lead…
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 Day 1: Upsets in Women’s Event, Draws in Open Section
The opening round of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 delivered two very different stories. In the Open section, most games ended in draws as the world’s elite tested each other…
FIDE Circuit 2025: Praggnanandhaa Extends Lead With Dominant Summer
Praggnanandhaa R continues to dominate the FIDE Circuit 2025, pulling further ahead in the race to the Candidates Tournament 2026. The young Indian Grandmaster won the UzChess Cup Masters, scoring…
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Chess Elite Clash in Samarkand
The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 begins in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 3 to 15. For two weeks, the Silk Road city will host many of the best chess players in…
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025: Song Yuxin Stuns Anna Muzychuk
The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 just delivered its biggest surprise. Seventeen-year-old Song Yuxin has eliminated top seed GM Anna Muzychuk. The upset happened on Day 9 and has shocked…
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025: 15-Year-Old Shocks Top GM on Day 5
Day 5 of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 brought one of the biggest surprises yet. WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet, just 15 years old, knocked out Georgian GM Nino Batsiashvili. The…
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025: What You Need to Know
The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 will take place in Batumi, Georgia, from July 5 to July 29. The world’s top female chess players will compete for a $50,000 first…
WR Chess Retains FIDE World Blitz Team Title in London After Dramatic Appeal Win
In a thrilling finale in Hammersmith, WR Chess successfully defended their title at the FIDE World Blitz Team Championship, clinching back-to-back gold with a 4–2 victory over KazChess in both final…
Bullet Chess Championship 2025: $50K Prize & Top GMs
Chess.com has officially announced the return of its flagship speed chess tournament: the Bullet Chess Championship 2025, set to take place from June 25–28, with Play-Ins beginning on June 23.…
June 2025 FIDE Ratings: Giri Climbs, Young Stars Shine, Carlsen Still King
The June 2025 FIDE rating list brings major shifts in global chess rankings. While the top two spots remain unchanged, several rising stars have made significant progress. GM Magnus Carlsen…
Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen Leads a Fierce Battle Among World’s Best
The prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament is now underway in Stavanger. It features a star-studded lineup, headlined by five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Known as one of the strongest chess…
Fritz 20: A New Era of AI-Powered Chess Training
ChessBase has unveiled Fritz 20, marking a significant milestone in its 34-year journey of chess software development. This latest version integrates advanced AI capabilities with a focus on human-like interaction,…