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Indian Women Rally to Beat US in Latest Results
India's women's team beat the US in the latest chess results, while Uzbekistan took the lead after a costly queen blunder.
World Chess: Olympiad 2026 Guide to Samarkand Event
The 2026 Chess Olympiad, run by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), takes place September 15-27 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with nearly 200 nations competing.
Global Chess League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Live Stream
Global Chess League 2026 opens in Bengaluru with Carlsen, Anand and six franchises battling through September 13 — full schedule and streaming details.
World Chess Olympiad 2026: Samarkand Guide
The 46th Chess Olympiad runs in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15-27, 2026, with close to 200 teams expected.
Kanizsa Open 2026: Pranesh M Wins Chess Title in Hungary
19-year-old Indian GM Pranesh M won the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary, beating Germany's Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round.
World Chess: 2026 Olympiad in Samarkand Guide
The 2026 Chess Olympiad runs September 15-27 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ahead of the November world title match in Geneva.
Chennai Grand Masters: Firouzja Wins 2026 Title
Alireza Firouzja won the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters outright after a final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi.
Chess News: FIDE Reshapes Championship Circuit
FIDE reshapes Candidates qualification, Firouzja wins Chennai, and Samarkand 2026 squad tracking begins. Full chess news roundup.
World Champion Gukesh Struggles at Chennai Grand Masters
World champion Gukesh Dommaraju finished last at the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters as Firouzja claimed first place. His title defense against Sindarov still looms.
Grand Chess Tour: Firouzja Wins Croatia 2026 in Armageddon
Alireza Firouzja won the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 in the first-ever Armageddon tiebreak finish in GCT history.
World Cup Spots Reduced: FIDE Revamps Candidates Path
FIDE cuts World Cup Candidates spots, adds a Total Chess Tour route, and launches the Budapest pilot this November. Full chess circuit news.
Chess-Results Server Guide
hosts over 1.1 million tournaments worldwide, from club events to Olympiads. Here's how the server works and what you can find there.
Chess Tournament Winners: Grandmaster News 2026
Indian GM Iniyan Pa won the La Plagne Open with 7.5/9. Plus: World Open 2026 results and American GM Andrew Hong's win in Kazakhstan.
Grand Chess Tour: Firouzja Wins Super Rapid Blitz Croatia
Alireza Firouzja won Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 in the first-ever Armageddon tiebreak finish in Grand Chess Tour history.
Catches Cheaters: Inside the Fair Play System
Chess.com says it closed more than 130,000 accounts for fair-play violations in March 2026. Here is how statistical analysis, engine matching and human review work together.
FIDE Shakes Up 2027 World Cup Format
FIDE has approved a shorter 2027 World Cup format, revised the route to the 2028 Candidates, and expanded the prize funds for both events.
Updates: July 2026 Tournaments & App Changes
July brings women’s tour qualifiers, titled-arena results and a steady run of platform updates for players following chess online.
Nakamura, Hou Yifan, and FIDE Shake-Ups
Nakamura wins another Bullet Brawl, Hou Yifan reaches the Women’s Speed Chess quarterfinals, and FIDE changes the 2027 World Cup format.
Computer: AI Engines Reshape the Game
Chess engines now influence elite preparation, everyday analysis and online fair-play systems. Here is what casual players should understand.
Sindarov, Firouzja Lead July 2026
Sindarov swept Charlotte, Firouzja survived armageddon in Croatia, and Ju Wenjun reached the Women’s Speed Chess quarterfinals.
Chess news for friends: online ratings, esports stages, and fair-play tools
Three current chess stories that matter when you are playing casual games online with friends.