Monaco sets the stage for the third leg of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix, welcoming ten of the world’s top female players to battle for crucial points in the race to the 2026 Candidates Tournament. With a luxurious venue and high stakes, this tournament promises thrilling clashes and strategic brilliance. As the Grand Prix […]
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Vincent Keymer has done it. After knocking out Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen, the German number one in classical chess also won the final against Fabiano Caruana. After winning the first game of the match on Thursday, Keymer achieved the draw he needed in the second game. | Photo: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes
The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy connects with its audience by providing the subscribers with unparalleled learning experiences during live training sessions with chess stars. Continuing this tradition, the KCF Academy is excited to announce an exclusive live lecture featuring GM Veselin Topalov on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 6 pm CET.
In 2025 the Spanish city of Valencia commemorates its special role in the history of chess. To mark the occasion, a presentation has been created in ‘La Lonja de la Seda’, highlighting the revolution in the rules that led to modern chess. The city will soon be hosting tournaments, conferences and exhibitions with prominent personalities […]
Vincent Keymer won the first game of the final match at the Weissenhaus Freestyle Grand Slam tournament. Keymer defeated Caruana with the white pieces after getting a position edge out of the opening. Magnus Carlsen also won, as he took the lead against Javokhir Sindarov in the match for third place. | Photo: Freestyle Chess […]
Imagine that you are at a party. A person you are talking to is just speaking endlessly. It feels like they will never stop, and there is only one thought in your head: “How can I interrupt this person before I go deaf?” Changing the course of a conversation is sometimes a tricky task. Changing […]
What really happened in the deciding game of the 2024 World Chess Championship? GM Miguel Illescas, Director of Ajedrez21, delves into the shocking blunder that cost Ding Liren his title. Drawing from his concept of “panic mode”, Illescas explains why even elite players can freeze under pressure, making irrational moves without calculation. In this article, […]
After winning game one of his semifinal match against Magnus Carlsen, Vincent Keymer held a draw in the second encounter to become the first player to reach the final. His opponent will be Fabiano Caruana, who won the tiebreaker against Javokhir Sindarov in Armageddon. | Photo: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes
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Vincent Keymer will keep good memories of his Tuesday game in Weissenhaus, as he managed to beat Magnus Carlsen in the first semifinal game at Freestyle Chess tournament. Keymer’s win was achieved in the only decisive game on the day. The other semifinal saw Javokhir Sindarov missing a chance to beat Fabiano Caruana in a […]