After a long break from competitive play, GM Jon Speelman returned to the board with three intense games in quick succession – each offering instructive lessons and a few painful oversights. In his latest column, he revisits the most critical moments from these battles, including a London League clash against Jonathan Parker and two 4NCL […]
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A tense day of tiebreak battles brought the opening round of the FIDE World Cup to a close on Monday in Goa. Rapid and blitz games decided the fate of 20 hard-fought encounters, as most favourites advanced but a few unexpected heroes emerged. Among them were India’s Aronyak Ghosh, Argentina’s 12-year-old prodigy Faustino Oro and […]
The opening round of the 2025 FIDE World Cup neared its conclusion on Sunday, with most matches already producing a winner after the second classical game. Out of 78 encounters, 58 were decided without the need for tiebreaks, while 20 remain level and will continue on Monday. A few players managed to level their matches […]
The wait is over for one of the chess world’s most prestigious events, as the FIDE World Cup got underway on Saturday in Goa, India. Over the next 26 days, 206 players will compete for three coveted places in the next Candidates Tournament. While most favourites began solidly with wins, a few underdogs held higher-rated […]
The FIDE World Cup is taking place from 1 to 26 November at the Resort Rio in Goa, India. The knockout tournament features 206 participants, including world champion Gukesh Dommaraju alongside rating favourites Vincent Keymer, Anish Giri and Arjun Erigaisi. The top three finishers will qualify to the 2026 Candidates Tournament. | Follow the action […]
A new study by researchers at Google DeepMind explores whether artificial intelligence can exhibit genuine creativity through the composition of chess puzzles. By generating positions designed for aesthetic appeal and originality, the team invited leading experts to evaluate their quality and artistic value. The reviewers’ assessments, combining praise and constructive critique, shed light on how […]
The first round of the World Cup will begin in Goa, India, on 1 November at 15:00 local time. A total of 206 players will compete; the oldest participant is 65-year-old Igor Efimov, while the youngest is Faustino Oro, who turned 12 in October. The prize money totals 2 million US dollars, and the top […]
The 2025 FIDE World Cup opened in grand style at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa, as dignitaries, players and guests gathered for a dazzling 2½-hour ceremony blending culture, sport and symbolism. With 206 players set to compete for a $2 million prize fund and three coveted Candidates spots, the event began […]
YouTuber Zachary Saines presents a compilation of Daniel Naroditsky’s finest tactical moments from online blitz play and over-the-board performances. The video highlights the late grandmaster’s sharp calculation, creativity and composure under time pressure. Drawing on his career as one of the world’s leading blitz specialists, it especially offers a clear view of how Naroditsky blended […]
Many chess players have become successful politicians, and many politicians have enjoyed playing chess. The English politician Kenneth Baker held various positions in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet for some time. His love of chess helped him make the right decisions in the tango of politics.