This week only (7–14 July), take advantage of ChessBase’s Summer Special with major discounts on top training material. Ivan Sokolov’s full “Understanding Middlegame Strategies series (Vol. 1–11)” is available for €209.90, down from €299.90. Also on offer: Martin Breutigam’s German-language “1.d4! A Modern Repertoire (Vol. 1 & 2)”, now €49.90 instead of €69.90. Ideal resources […]
Monthly Archives: July 2025
The FIDE Women’s World Cup got underway at the Grand Bellagio Batumi Convention & Casino Hotel, where 86 players contested the first game of round one. While most favourites scored early wins, several matches remain finely balanced ahead of game two. A few surprises included resilient draws by lower-rated players against elite opposition. The day […]
The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup is taking place in Batumi, Georgia on 5-16 July. Hosted at the Grand Bellagio Hotel, the 107-player knockout tournament offers three spots in the 2026 Candidates. With many of the world’s top female players competing, Batumi promises high-stakes action in one of the calendar’s most prestigious events. | Follow […]
Magnus Carlsen took the lead at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament after scoring 7½/9 on the first day of blitz. Gukesh Dommaraju, who had led by three points after the rapid section, managed just 1½ points and fell to third place. Jan-Krzysztof Duda is now in second with 16 points, while Wesley So […]
Do you know the powerful training tool in ChessBase 18? It’s called “Replay Training”! This great feature lets you actively go through games move by move—sharpening your strategic and tactical understanding in a targeted way. Whether under time pressure or not, the choice is yours. Train in a realistic setting, get instant feedback, and systematically […]
Gukesh Dommaraju takes a three-point lead into the blitz section of the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament after an impressive performance in the rapid phase. The world champion scored 14/18 points, winning five games in a row after an early loss to Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Duda and Magnus Carlsen trail in second and third place […]
From 5 to 16 July, the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup will take place in Batumi, Georgia, a country with a proud tradition of excellence in women’s chess. Hosted at the Grand Bellagio Hotel, the 107-player knockout tournament offers a $691,250 prize fund and three spots in the 2026 Candidates. With many of the world’s […]
In this video course, Grandmaster David Navara teaches when deep calculation is truly necessary and when simple, solid moves are more effective. Through examples from top-level games, he explains how to recognize critical positions, avoid overcalculating, and use candidate moves and hidden tactics wisely. The course is designed to improve decision-making and efficiency, making it […]
The 38th edition of the Leon Masters will be held from 4 to 6 July at the City of Leon Auditorium, following its traditional four-player knockout format with rapid time controls. As one of Spain’s most prestigious chess events, it continues to attract top international talent. This year’s lineup features former World Champion Vishy Anand, […]
The winner of the last three editions of the Masters tournament in the Biel Chess Festival, Le Quang Liem (photo), withdrew from the event for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Vladimir Fedoseev. Another tournament has been presented at the Chess Festival, a blitz event for players aged 20 years old or younger – […]