Chess News
Sindarov Breaks Away: Young Uzbek Star Dominates Candidates After Round 6
April 5, 2026
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
By a clear margin and with growing authority, Javokhir Sindarov has taken firm control of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament after six rounds in Cypr...
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Carlsen Strikes Again: Iconic Comeback, Record Cash & Rising Stars Shake Up Chess in 2026!
February 20, 2026
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
On February 15, 2026, in the quiet coastal town of Weissenhaus, Germany, Carlsen captured the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, adding yet anot...
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A Rare Moment of Chess Blindness: Why Gukesh’s Blunder Stunned Everyone
January 31, 2026
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju’s shock mistake in his game against Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee has been ...
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Chess World Mourns Daniel Naroditsky as Cause of Death Is Made Public
January 23, 2026
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died, and new details have emerged regarding the cause of his death, according to a recent report.
Nar...
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No Chess on a Dead Planet: Climate Protest Halts Play at Wijk aan Zee
January 17, 2026
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
A major disruption hit the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, after climate activists staged a protest during the e...
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Vladislav Artemiev: “Rapid chess rewards courage”
January 14, 2026
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Russian GM Vladislav Artemiev reflects on his performance at the 2025 World Rapid Championship, sharing insights into his mindset, preparation, and wh...
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