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The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kicks off in Weissenhaus: Format and general information
2/6/2025 – The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is set to begin with its inaugural tournament in Weissenhaus, Germany, from 7 to 14 February. This new five-event series, featuring elite players competing in the Freestyle Chess format (a.k.a. chess960), marks a significant addition to the chess calendar. With a structured format combining rapid and classical games and a $660,000 prize fund, the to..
2025.02.09 -
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
2/8/2025 – The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women's Grand Swiss will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 3 to 15 September, marking the first time the event is hosted in the country. With a growing chess presence and past successes in global tournaments, Uzbekistan continues to establish itself as a major hub for the game. The tournament will offer direct qualification spots for the 2026 Cand..
2025.02.09 -
Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh in dramatic tiebreaker, wins Tata Steel Masters
2/3/2025 – The 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament concluded with a thrilling final day in both the Masters and Challengers sections. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu emerged as the Masters champion after defeating fellow Indian star Gukesh Dommaraju in a dramatic blitz playoff. The classical games saw Arjun Erigaisi and Vincent Keymer upsetting the frontrunners, while Max Warmerdam stunned top seed Fabia..
2025.02.04 -
Javokhir Sindarov joins the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kick-off
1/24/2025 – Javokhir Sindarov, the 19-year-old Uzbek prodigy, will join the inaugural leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Weissenhaus, stepping in for Viswanathan Anand. A former Chess Olympiad gold medallist and one of the youngest grandmasters in history, Sindarov's inclusion adds excitement to the ten-player field. After an impressive run in the online qualifier, Sindarov is eager to fac..
2025.01.30 -
London to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025
1/24/2025 – The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships will be held in London from 10 to 16 June, offering a record $500,000 prize fund. Now in its third edition, the event will bring together top players, emerging talents, and amateurs in mixed-team competition. With London’s rich history of hosting major chess tournaments, the championship is set to showcase high-level chess while ..
2025.01.30 -
Gukesh receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award for Vantika Agrawal
1/18/2025 – Indian chess celebrates a remarkable milestone as Gukesh Dommaraju and Vantika Agrawal are honoured with prestigious national awards for their outstanding achievements. Gukesh, the youngest undisputed world chess champion in history and a double gold medallist at the 45th Chess Olympiad, received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024. Vantika, who also clinched double gold at t..
2025.01.22