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FIDE has opened registration for the Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Nigeria.
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship for Amateurs in Nigeria: Registration Is Open When world chess becomes accessible to everyone For a long time, major international tournaments were associated exclusively with the elite. Grandmasters. Supercomputer preparation. Closed tournaments. Millions of viewers. But the modern chess world is gradually changing. Today, FIDE is increasingly focusing not […]
Read articleFaustino Oro became a grandmaster at the age of 12
Pioneer Grandmaster: How Faustino Oro Entered Chess History at 12 and a Half When talent stops being just a sensation Young stars appear in chess regularly. Every new generation produces players who are called “future champions,” “new geniuses,” or “Carlsen’s heirs.” But only a few truly live up to such enormous expectations. Argentina’s Faustino Oro […]
Read articleISCF Chess in Education Grant Program: Applications Now Open
ISCF “Chess in Education” Grant Program: Applications Are Still Open — How Chess Is Changing Schools Around the World When chess becomes part of the future There are initiatives that remain only beautiful ideas on paper. And there are projects that gradually change entire generations. The ISCF “Chess in Education” grant program belongs to the […]
Read articleFIDE Announces Winners of EDU Classroom Contest 2026
Winners of the FIDE EDU Classroom Contest 2026 Announced: How Chess Is Becoming Part of Modern Education Chess is increasingly winning not only at tournaments For a long time, chess was associated primarily with competitions, ratings, and the fight for titles. But today the game is moving more and more actively into a completely different […]
Read articleFrederic Swane wins in Sardinia 2026
Frederik Svane Wins the World Chess Festival in Sardinia, While Faustino Oro Becomes a Grandmaster: A Tournament That Will Go Down in History A tournament where winners and new history are born at the same time Some chess festivals are remembered for beautiful games. Others — for big names. But the 2026 World Chess Festival […]
Read articleGukesh played Sindarov for the first time: who is stronger in the new chess era?
The Chess Champion Played the Challenger for the First Time: Who Is Stronger — Gukesh or Sindarov? A match the chess world had been waiting for In chess, some games feel like ordinary tournament episodes. And then there are encounters that look like a glimpse into the future. The first clash between Gukesh Dommaraju and […]
Read articleHans Niemann won the first stage of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour
Hans Niemann Wins the First Stage of the Grand Chess Tour 2026: Poland Sees a New Leader in Fast Chess A tournament where time is short and the pressure is maximum Rapid and blitz chess have long stopped being merely “entertainment” formats. Today, this is where: reaction speed is tested opponents’ psychology breaks down new […]
Read articleThe Greek Chess Federation launches a national initiative.
Chess in Schools: How the National Initiative of the Greek Chess Federation Could Shape a New Generation Chess is gradually moving beyond clubs For a long time, chess was seen as an activity for individual enthusiasts: chess schools specialized sections professional clubs But today, more and more countries are beginning to look at the game […]
Read articleMay 9, 1958 Botvinnik and the World Champion title
Day in History: How Mikhail Botvinnik Reclaimed the Chess Crown on May 9, 1958 A defeat after which only the greatest return In chess history, there have been champions who lost the title once — and never reached the summit again. But Mikhail Botvinnik was different. On May 9, 1958, one of the most important […]
Read articleMagnus Carlsen is the top favorite for TePe Sigeman 2026.
Will Magnus Carlsen Win TePe Sigeman 2026? Why the Norwegian Looks Like the Main Favorite Again Even in an era of change, Carlsen remains the center of chess In recent years, there has been more and more discussion around Magnus Carlsen about declining motivation, his decision to step away from the classical world title, and […]
Read articleSina Movahed won the 2026 Baku Open.
Sina Movahed Wins the Baku Open 2026: A Tournament That Could Change Her Career The kind of victory that makes the chess world pay attention In chess, there are tournaments that simply bring rating points. And then there are tournaments that completely change a player’s status. The victory of Sina Movahed at the Baku Open […]
Read articleFIDE President visited Baku and emphasized the regional growth of chess
FIDE President Focuses on Regional Growth During Visit to Baku Chess is moving beyond its traditional centers World chess has long stopped revolving around only a few traditional venues. Today, the struggle is not only about titles, but also about regional influence, infrastructure development, and the emergence of new centers of power. That is why […]
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