Blitz Specialist Sweeps Titled Tuesday

[ad_1] After winning Titled Tuesday five times in 2022, GM Jose Martinez entered the October 17, 2023 edition with more than a dozen top-five finishes in 2023 but no victories…

From The Depths Of Despair, Yip Becomes 2-Time U.S. Women’s Champion

[ad_1] The U.S. Women’s Championship concluded with a shocking last day of all decisive games that left IM Carissa Yip at the top of the standings, earning her second title.…

Qatar Masters Round 6: Carlsen Catches Nakamura

[ad_1] World number-one Magnus Carlsen exploited a blunder by IM Samant Aditya S to win a third game in four rounds and catch GM Hikaru Nakamura, who was held to…

I’M Not A GM SCC 2023 (Semifinals): ‘She’s A Fighter!’: Shuvalova Wins On Demand, Sweeps Trent 3-0 In Tiebreaks

[ad_1] Both matches in the 2023 I’M Not A GM Speed Chess Championship Semifinals went to overtime. IM Polina Shuvalova defeated IM Lawrence Trent 14-11 and will face IM Levy Rozman…

I’M Not A GM SCC (Semifinals): GothamChess Bites Back In Bullet, Makes It To IMSCC Final

[ad_1] IM Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) traveled to the underworld and back in the 2023 I’M Not A GM Speed Chess Championship Semifinal on Monday. He ultimately won his tumultuous match…

Caruana Becomes 3-Time U.S. Champion, Yip Surpasses Tokhirjonova

[ad_1] Reigning champion GM Fabiano Caruana has successfully defended his title at the 2023 U.S. Championship, clinching the tournament with a round to spare and a 1.5 lead over the field.…

Announcing The 2023 US Collegiate Rapid & Blitz Championships

[ad_1] Chess.com is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2023 U.S. Collegiate Rapid and Blitz Championships. The rapid championship will be held on October 29 and the blitz…

(Global Chess Festival 2023): Berkes, Gaal Win Judit Polgar’s First Chess Triathlon

[ad_1] In the heart of Budapest at Judit Polgar’s ninth Global Chess Festival 2023, the Hungarian duo, Team Mighty Fox, claimed victory in the festival’s invitational triathlon event, bagging $4,000…

Simon Williams Ordered To Pay Back Nearly $900,000 To Pension Scheme

[ad_1] GM Simon Williams has been found liable by the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman in the U.K. and ordered to repay over £730,000 (currently roughly $890k) to a pension scheme of…

Hou Yifan out for revenge against Lagno in 2023 Julius Baer Women’s Speed Chess Championship

[ad_1] Chess.com’s top event for women, the $70,000 Julius Baer Women’s Speed Chess Championship, is back next month and this time with a big-name sponsor and six of the strongest…