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 […]
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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 […]
ChessBase’26 is certainly the highlight of the new releases in November, but the other databases also offer a wealth of study material. There are many new options to discover, such as the new episodes of Karsten Müller’s Endgame Academy and Ivan Sokolov’s middlegame strategy series that have helped a lot of players to improve. | […]
In this reflective column, GM Jon Speelman examines sportsmanship and self-control at the highest level of competition. Drawing on recent examples from the FIDE World Cup and the Candidates Tournament, as well as personal experience, he contrasts online habits with over-the-board conduct under pressure. Speelman argues that blunders are part of chess, even for elite […]
The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy Preseason Special is now in full swing. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious players to get a head start before the Main Season kicks off in January 2026. The Preseason program runs on nine Saturdays, with 90-minute interactive sessions focused on practical thinking, providing students a strong foundation and […]
Dorian Rogozenco explains how to access the ChessBase Magazine directly in the browser via the ChessBase Books page and shows that it works on PC, tablet, and even on a phone, including board display and videos. He demonstrates that with just a few clicks you can reach a huge range of training material: opening articles […]
In a recent “Ask Me Anything” session organised by FIDE, Hou Yifan addressed a wide range of questions from chess fans, touching on her competitive career, views on elite play and her current relationship with the game. The discussion also covered her academic path, advice for younger players and her approach to balancing chess with […]
Levon Aronian won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in South Africa after defeating Magnus Carlsen in a controlled 1½–½ match, securing the event’s $200,000 top prize. The final brought the four-day competition to a close, with Vincent Keymer taking third place against Javokhir Sindarov. Further down the table, Fabiano Caruana beat Arjun Erigaisi to […]