3/25/2025 – Anna Muzychuk emerged as the winner of the Cyprus Women's Grand Prix, securing victory after a tense final round in which all games ended in draws. Tied with Zhu Jiner on 6/9, Muzychuk claimed the title based on tiebreak criteria, while the prize money and Grand Prix points were shared. The tournament concluded with several dramatic moments, including missed winning opportunities for..

3/27/2025 – Matthias Bluebaum became European Champion for the first time in 2022 and has now won the title for the second time  no other player has ever achieved this feat. Frederik Svane ensured a German double triumph: in the last round, he bravely took risks against Daniil Yuffa and secured second place. Like Bluebaum, he finished with 8½/11 points, but Bluebaum had a better Buchholz score. ..

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..

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..

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..

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..