FIDE Invalidates IM Norm Scored By Hollywood Producer With 9 Short Draws

[ad_1] FM Brandon Burrows achieved his first IM norm by winning one game and making nine draws that lasted an average of 10 moves. Now the World Chess Federation (FIDE)…

Ihor Samunenkov Becomes World’s Youngest Grandmaster

[ad_1] It may not be a record, but the world has a new youngest grandmaster—14-year-old Ukrainian prodigy GM Ihor Samunenkov. The teenager’s title has been confirmed by the world chess…

Tata Steel Chess Round 5: Ju, Roebers Upset Firouzja, Niemann While Giri Increases Lead

[ad_1] A draw in the fifth round was enough for GM Anish Giri to increase his lead to a full point at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Second-placed GM…

Norway Chess 2024 Returns With Women’s Tournament Leveling Up The Intrigue

[ad_1] Norway Chess always charms the year as one of the most compelling events to look out for, and 2024 is no different. Five-time winner and world number-one GM Magnus…

FIDE Reveals Shorter Games For Women In the Candidates

[ad_1] There is no drama, and all the players have been consulted—that was the message from the world chess federation FIDE to dampen down any suggestion of controversy after the…

Tie-tled Tuesday Continues To Draw Crowds

[ad_1] As Titled Tuesday gets more crowded, with 700+ players in the early tournament and 500+ in the late tournament both of the last two weeks, ties atop the standings…

Tata Steel Chess Round 4: Praggnanandhaa Defeats Word Champion Ding, Passes Anand To Become #1 In India

[ad_1] For the first time in his career, GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu took the number one spot among Indian players in the live ratings today. The 18-year-old prodigy from Chennai beat…

Shareable Tournaments Now On Chess.com

[ad_1] Invite your friends over for a chess party because we’ve got something you’ll want to vibe to: SHAREABLE TOURNAMENTS! Now you have the chance to make an Arena or…

Abasov On Replacing Carlsen: “Thanks to him I have this chance”

[ad_1] GM Nijat Abasov was seeded 69th in the 2023 FIDE World Cup, but defied expectations and clinched a sensational fourth place to propel himself into the limelight. The Azerbaijani…

Tata Steel Chess Round 3: Giri Beats Donchenko, Catches Firouzja In 1st Place

[ad_1] GM Anish Giri caught GM Alireza Firouzja in first place in round three of the 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament Masters. The Dutchman defeated GM Alexander Donchenko and saw his…