Nodirbek Abdusattorov regained the sole lead at the UzChess Cup by defeating Parham Maghsoodloo in round seven, marking his fourth win with the white pieces. The only other decisive game saw Javokhir Sindarov beating Aravindh Chithambaram to join Arjun Erigaisi in shared second place. With two rounds remaining, Abdusattorov leads on 5/7, while Arjun – […]
Monthly Archives: June 2025
He is one of the best-known commentators for international chess events. Maurice Ashley has covered high-profile events such as the Kasparov vs. Nigel Short World Championship (1993), Kasparov vs. Deep Blue matches (1996 and 1997), and Kasparov vs. X3D Fritz (2003). He has also commentated for the Grand Chess Tour, Sinquefield Cups, and US Chess […]
To mark the launch of a new community chess club, pupils from The Pointer School played a game of chess 52 metres above London atop the O2 Arena. The initiative aims to make structured chess coaching freely accessible to primary school children across Greenwich and South East London. Backed by a strong chess tradition and […]
Round six of the UzChess Cup featured two decisive games that reshaped the standings ahead of the final three rounds. Nodirbek Yakubboev defeated former sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a 132-move endgame battle, while Richard Rapport beat Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu with a sharp sacrificial attack. As a result, Abdusattorov, Arjun Erigaisi and Parham Maghsoodloo now share […]
For the first time, the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour comes to the United States. From July 16 to 20, Wynn Las Vegas will host 16 of the world’s top chess players, competing for $750,000 in prize money in a format designed to reward creativity and skill. The event marks the fourth stop of the […]
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich made the ceremonial first move on Sunday at a strong open tournament in Aktobe. The event has been held since 2019 as a memorial for his father, Vladimir Dvorkovich. Top seed is Wang Hao but in his first game the Chinese grandmaster suffered a loss. | Photos: Tournament page
Round five of the Masters section in the UzChess Cup saw four decisive results, shaking up the standings. Nodirbek Abdusattorov reclaimed the sole lead by winning his third game with the white pieces, while Parham Maghsoodloo and Arjun Erigaisi moved into shared second place by scoring full points. Javokhir Sindarov also scored a win, as […]
FIDE’s latest transfer list indicates that several strong players have changed federations. The most prominent of them is Gata Kamsky (pictured) who is moving to France after decades of membership in the US Chess Federation. Olga Badelka is transferring to the Austrian Chess Federation, and Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova is returning to the Uzbek Chess Federation. | […]
It might well be the world’s biggest scholastic chess tournament: the “Rechtes gegen Linkes Alsterufer” match, played every year in Hamburg. Schools from the right bank of the Alster – the river that runs through the city – compete in teams of eight against schools from the left bank. The event began in 1958, with […]
This week’s Summer Special can give your game a real boost. Use the Masterclass series to study the most instructive games, the tricks and techniques of the greatest players in chess history. Get the complete 18-volume bundle for only €199.00 (regularly €399.00). Or maybe you’d like to spice up your play with the Pirc, a […]