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The Giovanni Longo International Chess Museum opens in Marostica, Italy.
Giovanni Longo International Chess Museum Opens in Marostica: Italy Turns Chess into Cultural Heritage When chess becomes part of history and art Modern chess has long ceased to be only a sport. Today it is: culture, history, art, philosophy and part of the world’s intellectual civilization. That is why the opening of the Giovanni Longo […]
Read articleThe winners of the first team chess championship among Turkic peoples have been announced.
Winners Announced at the First Team Chess Championship Among Turkic Peoples: A Tournament That Became a Symbol of a New Chess Alliance When chess becomes a bridge between cultures Modern chess is increasingly moving beyond ordinary tournaments. Today, many competitions are becoming not only a fight for medals, but also a space where history, culture, […]
Read articleBharat Singh Chauhan re-elected as Chairman of the Chess Association
Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association: The Course Toward Global Chess Development Continues When chess leadership becomes part of a global strategy Modern chess has long ceased to be only a game played over the board. Today, the development of chess depends not only on grandmasters, but also on the people […]
Read articleThe 2026 Commonwealth Chess Championship opened in Sri Lanka.
The 2026 Commonwealth Chess Championship Opens in Sri Lanka: A Tournament Where the Ambitions of the New Chess World Meet When chess becomes part of international dialogue Some tournaments are important because of ratings. Others — because of star participants. But there are competitions whose significance goes far beyond the game itself. The Commonwealth Chess […]
Read articleDavid Navara and Joanna Vorek became Czech chess champions.
David Navara and Joanna Worek Become Czech Champions: A Tournament Where Experience Met a New Stage of Czech Chess When a national championship becomes a reflection of an entire chess era Every strong chess country has tournaments that mean much more than simply distributing medals. These are competitions where the face of national chess is […]
Read articleSergey Karjakin spoke about the differences between men and women in chess.
Sergey Karjakin Speaks About the Difference Between Men and Women in Chess: Why This Topic Is Causing Debate Again A question the chess world has discussed for decades In chess, there are topics that never lose relevance. Who is stronger in the engine era. Can artificial intelligence change the game? Why do young grandmasters progress […]
Read articleIf chess were an expensive luxury brand
If Chess Were an Expensive Luxury Brand: A Game You Cannot Buy by Accident A world where luxury is measured not in gold, but in intellect Expensive luxury brands have one defining feature. They do not simply sell things. They sell: status, atmosphere, a feeling of exclusivity, belonging to a closed circle. And the longer […]
Read articleFIDE EDU announces partnership with Opening Master x Chesspertise
FIDE EDU Announces Partnership with Opening Master x Chesspertise: Chess Education Reaches a New Digital Level When chess training stops being just theory Modern chess is changing faster than ever before. Not so long ago, training was built around books, printed diagrams and hours of analysis at a wooden board. Today, everything is different. Digital […]
Read articleFIDE Rating 2026: How the World Chess Elite is Changing
FIDE Rating 2026: How the World Chess Elite Is Changing and Why the Battle for the Top Is Becoming Tougher A rating that has long become more than just numbers In chess, there are titles. There are World Championships. There are legendary tournaments. But there is one more system that determines players’ status every day […]
Read articleIf chess were a GTA video game
If Chess Were a Video Game: A World Where One Mistake Means Defeat for the Entire Army A game humanity has been playing for hundreds of years Modern video games try to give players everything at once. Open world. Character progression. PvP battles. Tactical combat. Hero classes. Ranking systems. Esports. Skins. Strategy. Psychological warfare. But […]
Read articleThe 2026 FIDE elections have been officially announced.
FIDE 2026 Elections Announced: The Chess World Enters a New Political Cycle When the fight begins away from the board In chess, people usually talk about openings, endgames and matches for the world crown. But there are moments that change the game far more deeply than any tournament. The election of the FIDE President is […]
Read articleKazChess Awards 2026: Kazakhstan’s premier chess ceremony returns
Kazakhstan’s Chess “Oscar”: KazChess Awards 2026 brings together champions, legends and the country’s future When chess goes beyond tournament tables In the world of chess, everything is usually measured by ratings, titles and victories. Who won the tournament. Who climbed in the rankings. Who made the loudest breakthrough of the season. But there are events […]
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