The 2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix 2025 brought together over 400 players from more than 40 countries for a 9-round Swiss tournament held in Aix-en-Provence, France. With a prize fund exceeding €30,000 and a strong Masters section featuring over 100 titled players, the event concluded with a rapid playoff between GM Iniyan Panneerselvam and […]
Monthly Archives: July 2025
This practical course offers a clean and effective response to the Sicilian Defense. By playing 2.c3, you sidestep heavy theory and gain early central control, logical development, and aggressive yet manageable positions. The course includes structured explanations, model games, and interactive training tools to help you confidently master the Alapin and outplay your opponents.
Humpy Koneru and Divya Deshmukh faced off in the tiebreak for the title at the 2025 Women’s World Cup. After a draw in the first game, the second developed into a dramatic battle with fluctuating evaluations in a complex rook endgame. With time running short, it was Humpy Koneru who made the final mistake, allowing […]
The best way to play a good (and successful) game is to start with a strong opening. Svitlana Dimchenko demonstrates how to succeed with the versatile King’s Indian Attack—a dangerous weapon that’s easy to learn. For those who want more, there’s ChessBase Magazine—the best and most comprehensive digital chess magazine, featuring analyses by top players. […]
The knockout stage of the Last Chance Qualifier in Riyadh has determined the final four participants for the Esports World Cup chess main event. After a long day of intense rapid matches, Nihal Sarin, Javokhir Sindarov, Anish Giri and Levon Aronian claimed qualification. They now join twelve invited players, including Carlsen, Nakamura and Firouzja, in […]
The Mega Database 2025 contains over eleven million games — an impressive archive of chess knowledge. And it keeps growing. Thanks to the weekly Mega Update service, you receive about 5,000 new games each week, directly from tournaments around the world. As with ChessBase 18, keeping the Mega Database up to date requires just a […]
The first half of the “Clash of Generations” match between Peter Svidler and Yagız Kaan Erdoğmuş in Marseille has concluded with the score tied at 1½–1½. The six-game classical encounter has already featured a decisive win for each player and one strategic draw. From a sharp French Defence to dynamic Sicilian play, both contenders have […]
The first games of the Women’s World Cup final and third-place match in Batumi both ended in draws. Divya Deshmukh missed a promising attacking chance against Humpy Koneru, while Tan Zhongyi and Lei Tingjie played a balanced game in the Exchange Variation of the Queen’s Gambit Declined. The second classical games will be played tomorrow, […]
The Opening Encyclopedia offers a wide range of exciting repertoire suggestions. But how can you tell if a recommendation truly suits your playing style? The best way is to try it out in a practical match against Fritz 20. With the “Play Against Database Book” feature, you can load opening articles, game collections, or analyses […]
The Last Chance Qualifier for the Esports World Cup chess event is underway in Riyadh, with 16 players set to battle for the final four places in the main tournament. Held from 24 to 26 July, the qualifier began with a two-day group stage and concludes with a double-elimination knockout on Saturday. The winners will […]