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The World Chess Cup for cadets under 8–12 years old attracted a record number of participants
The U8–U12 Cadet World Cup Draws a Full House: Registration Closed Ahead of Schedule Children’s chess no longer looks “niche” Just a few years ago, children’s chess tournaments rarely became a topic of broad discussion. Today, the situation has changed. The U8–U12 Cadet World Cup attracted such strong interest that registration was closed after the […]
Read articleThe Sardinia World Chess Festival returns with a strong lineup
The World Chess Festival in Sardinia Returns: The Tournament Reaches a New Level When a tournament becomes a global-scale event Every year, dozens of strong tournaments take place in the chess world. But only a few gradually turn into something bigger than just a competition. The World Chess Festival in Sardinia is confidently moving in […]
Read articleThe FIDE Council reminded about the rules of conduct before the elections
The FIDE Council Reminded Everyone of the Rules of Conduct Before the Elections: Why This Matters for World Chess Elections in chess are more than a formality When fans think about chess, they imagine games, tournaments and grandmasters. But world chess has another side — governance. That is where decisions are made that determine: the […]
Read articleCarlsen’s form is slipping, Nepomniachtchi is heading for 2800: what’s happening in the chess elite
Carlsen Slows Down, Nepomniachtchi Pushes Toward 2800: How the Chess Elite Is Performing Right Now The moment when the balance of power shifts In chess, there are periods of stability. And then there are turning points. Right now, we are witnessing exactly that. Magnus Carlsen — a player who dominated for nearly a decade — […]
Read article6 athletes who changed the flag: Fedoseyev, Samodelkina and others
6 Stories of Athletes Who Changed Sporting Citizenship: From Forced Decisions to Strategic Choices When the flag becomes part of a career In modern sport, citizenship is not just a formality. It means access to tournaments, coaching resources, funding and, ultimately, to a career itself. In recent years, more and more athletes have faced a […]
Read articleHow to Prepare for a Chess Championship: The Complete Preparation Process
How Preparation for a Chess Championship Works: From the Idea to the First Game Opening: the match begins long before the first move It may seem that a chess championship begins at the moment when the players sit down at the board. That is a mistake. In reality, everything starts weeks — and sometimes even […]
Read articleWhere to Find a Chess Coach: The Best Resources and Platforms
Where to Find a Strong Chess Coach: Resources That Really Work Why finding a coach is not just a formality Many people look for a coach “just in case.” But in reality, it works the other way around: the right coach is a point of acceleration for your progress. You can play on your own […]
Read articleSardinia World Chess Festival 2026: Strongest Lineup
The World Chess Festival in Sardinia Returns: The Strongest Lineup in Its History A Place Where Chess Becomes an Event There are tournaments that happen — and are forgotten. And there are tournaments that become a point of attraction for the entire chess world. The World Chess Festival in Sardinia is gradually becoming exactly that […]
Read articleIf Chess Were a Horror Movie: A Game Leading to Checkmate
If Chess Were a Horror Movie: A Game Where Every Move Brings You Closer to Checkmate The Silence Before the Inevitable There are games where everything begins calmly. The pieces stand neatly, the center has not yet been seized, and the threats are barely felt. But that is an illusion. Like in a good horror […]
Read articleJavokhir Sindarov entered the top 5 of the FIDE rating in May 2026.
Javokhir Sindarov Breaks Into the FIDE Top 5: A New Balance of Power in World Chess Sharp shifts are rare in chess. The rating system is something built over years. But sometimes a player appears who breaks the usual dynamic. May 2026 became exactly that kind of moment: Javokhir Sindarov entered the top 5 of […]
Read articleFIDE Development Fund: How the Future of Chess is Being Built Around the World
Building the Future of Chess Away from the Spotlight: How the FIDE Development Fund Is Changing the Game Worldwide In chess, attention is almost always focused on the top. On major tournaments, rating jumps, and matches for the world crown. But real change often happens where there are no cameras. No live broadcasts. No millions […]
Read articleChessMom 2026: Registration is open for the family chess tournament.
ChessMom 2026: Registration Is Open — A Tournament Where Chess Becomes Part of Family History There are tournaments where only points and ratings matter. And there are events where what matters most is the people behind the board. ChessMom 2026 is exactly that kind of tournament. Registration is now officially open, and that means one […]
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