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Lee and Nakamura claim 2025 American Cup titles
3/24/2025 – The 2025 American Cup concluded with Hikaru Nakamura and Alice Lee emerging as champions in the open and women’s sections, respectively. Nakamura secured his second title by defeating Fabiano Caruana 1½-½ in the Grand Final, winning the first classical game and drawing the second. Meanwhile, Lee successfully defended her title, overcoming Tatev Abrahamyan in a closely contested match..
2025.03.25 -
Josefine Heinemann wins women's tournament in Belgrade
3/12/2025 – The Serbian Chess Federation organised its 56th International Women's Tournament in Belgrade from 1 to 9 March, on the occasion of International Women's Day on 8 March. German WGM Josefine Heinemann won with 7.0/9 and finished a full point ahead of IM Bhakhti Kulkarni from India. | Photos: Tournament page The International Women's Tournament in Belgrade has a long tradition and was h..
2025.03.13 -
The European Championship 2025 starts on Saturday
3/12/2025 – The 2025 European Championship kicks off on Saturday in Eforie-Nord, Romania. As well as a €100,000 prize fund, the players will have the chance to qualify for the World Cup - with the top 20 players qualifying for the World Cup. Next Friday, the 2025 European Championship will officially begin with the Opening Ceremony in the evening. The event is hosted by the Romanian Chess Federa..
2025.03.13 -
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