We take a unique behind-the-scenes look at how top chess masters organize their digital workspace. Grandmasters and trainers reveal their personal ChessBase 26 setups — from meticulously clean desktops to chaotic databases full of ideas. They show us their board designs, current projects, and discuss their favourite or most-used ChessBase functions, offering fascinating insights into […]
Monthly Archives: December 2025
At the FIDE General Assembly, which was held digitally, the majority of delegates voted to lift sanctions against Belarus and Russia. At youth competitions, anthems may be played and the flags of both federations may be displayed again. Their teams are once again eligible to participate in official FIDE competitions.
The Global Chess League began its third season in Mumbai with three matches played in succession at the Royal Opera House. Day one combined a revised time control with the league’s established scoring system and immediately produced several high-profile encounters on the top boards. Defending champions Triveni Continental Knights, led by Alireza Firouzja (who defeated […]
The 11th edition of the Vugar Gashimov Memorial was held in Khankendi as a combined rapid and blitz tournament featuring six players. Organised in memory of the late Azerbaijani grandmaster, the event followed a double round-robin format in both sections, with the overall standings determined by combined results. A closely fought contest at the top […]
The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League returns for its third season from 14 to 23 December, continuing its franchise-based format that combines elite male and female players. Featuring a team structure with fixed lineups, the league again brings together established stars and juniors, with the title to be decided through a double round-robin stage followed […]
Available now, but only until 24 December: The bundle for winners: ChessBase’26 & Fritz 20 in a Christmas bundle. Instead of 268.80 €, only 229.90 €. Extend your chess horizons with ChessBase’26 and train intelligently with Fritz 20! Get yours now!
The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League returns for its third season from 14 to 23 December, continuing its franchise-based format that combines elite male and female players in the same teams. Featuring a $1,000,000 prize fund and a joint team structure with fixed lineups, the league again brings together established stars and juniors, with the […]
Nihal Sarin claimed a convincing victory at the Masters Tournament at the 4th President Cup in Tashkent, finishing on 7/9 and securing first place with a round to spare. A final-round win underlined his dominance, as he ended two points clear of the field. The tournament continued Nihal’s strong run in Uzbekistan and brought a […]
FIDE and Norway Chess have confirmed the qualification routes for the Total Chess Tour 2026, the pilot event of a new world championship concept combining Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz. The initiative, approved by FIDE, aims to identify the most versatile elite players and will lead into a full championship cycle from 2027. With places […]
Fritz Your Chess Coach 2 lets you play chess at seven strength levels, from beginner to world class, including games against legendary players like Morphy, Fischer, and Karpov with authentic playing styles adapted to you. It actively coaches you during games with AI-powered move hints, text and audio explanations, witty commentary, and dedicated tactics training […]