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CAS Orders Russia to Halt Chess Activity in Occupied Ukraine, Threatens Suspension

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a major ruling against...

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Lichess’s Blog • FIDE Candidates 2026: Preview • lichess.org

About the Candidates and What's at Stake? The Candidates tournament is an eight-player double round robin whose winner earns the right to challenge the...

CAS Orders Russia to Halt Chess Activity in Occupied Ukraine, Threatens Suspension

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a major ruling against...

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U.S. Chess Championships Round 5: Niemann, Caruana Catch So; Christmas Comes Early For Carissa Yip

GM Hans Niemann ended GM Abhimanyu Mishra's 71-game unbeaten streak to join GMs...

2025 SCC Ro16: Nakamura Wins Despite Liem Le’s Bullet Comeback

GM Hikaru Nakamura defeated GM Liem Le 13.5-11.5 in the Speed Chess Championship...

2025 SCC Ro16: So Beats Keymer In Overtime

GM Wesley So beat GM Vincent Keymer in the Speed Chess Championship 2025,...

New Study on Sex Differences in Chess Published in Journal, Supported by Chessable

Chessable is proud to announce that a major new study on sex differences in chess performance has been published in Chance, a peer-reviewed...

US Chess Championships Round 4: Niemann Joins Battle For Title

GM Hans Niemann won a dramatic game against GM Sam Shankland in round...

Norway Chess Launches New World Championship – Approved by FIDE

"We want to create an entertaining tournament using cutting-edge technology, innovative and engaging TV and streaming broadcasts, and faster formats to open up...

2025 SCC Ro16: Lazavik Bests Arjun, Advances To QuarterFinals

GM Denis Lazavik defeated GM Arjun Erigaisi 12-9 in the Speed Chess Championship 2025. The...

Jose Martinez, Mai Narva, Faustino Oro Win GCL Contenders

GM Jose Martinez of Mexico, IM Mai Narva of Estonia, and IM Faustino...