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Gerard Ayats Llobera clear first at 5th Llinars Open 2025, Kaivalya Sandip Nagare second

27/07/2025 -

The top seed of the tournament, IM Gerard Ayats Llobera (ESP) scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 5th Llinars International Open 2025 Group A (≥1950). He finished a half point ahead of the competition. FM Kaivalya Sandip Nagare scored sole 7/9 to secure second place. After missing out the first round, he scored seven points in the remaining eight games and remained undefeated. Three players - FM Joseph Ryan (IRL), FM Sylvain Degardin (FRA) and FM Andres Iglesias Ferreira (ESP) scored 6.5/9 each. They secured third, fourth and fifth place respectively. The top three prizes were €1200, €700 and €500 along with a trophy and local products gift each. Photo: Ana Bocals Roca

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Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier: Nihal Sarin is the sole Indian to advance to the main event

27/07/2025 -

GM Nihal Sarin (S8UL) is the sole Indian to finish in the final four of Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier. He defeated GM Andrey Esipenko 2.5-1.5 to secure his place in the main event. He is joined by GM Levon Aronian (Team Reject), GM Anish Giri (Team Secret) and GM Javokhir Sindarov (Vitality). Anish defeated Hans Niemann (Team M80) 2.5-0.5 to advance to the main event. Aronian defeated Andrey Esipenko in Armaegddon after a 2-2 tie to secure his place in the next stage. Sindarov won Armageddon against Niemann after their score was tied at 2.5-2.5. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Can Pavel Eljanov win 2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix 2025 Masters?

27/07/2025 -

GM Pavel Eljanov (UKR) made an 18-move short draw against IM Jakub Seemann (POL) to maintain his sole lead 7/8 at 2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix 2025 Masters. This draw earned Jakub his final GM-norm with a round to spare. Apart from Jakub, GM Jan Malek (POL) and GM Iniyan Pa are two more players at 6.5/8 each. Iniyan defeated IM Marco Materia (FRA) to get in the title fray. IM Nitish Belurkar had a hard-fought draw after more than 5.5 hour-long battle against GM Yahli Sokolovsky (ISR). GM Leon Luke Mendonca defeated IM Dimitar Mardov (USA) to move to 6/8. Round 9 starts today at 9:30 a.m. local time, 1 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Women's World Cup Final: A missed chance for Divya?

26/07/2025 -

GM Koneru Humpy made a slight inaccuracy in the first game of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 Final. If her opponent, IM Divya Deshmukh correctly spotted it, the outcome could have possibly been a decisive one. Nevertheless, it is Final after all. Emotions and pressure are running at an all-time high. So these things can and will happen. Humpy will have the white pieces in the next game. She will try to make the most out of it. Will a new Women's World Cup champion be crowned tomorrow, or will things go down to the tie-breaks? Round 7/Final Game 2 starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Karthikeyan Murali convincingly clinches 58th Biel Chess Festival MTO, Pranav Anand second

26/07/2025 -

GM Karthikeyan Murali defeated GM Benjamin Bok (NED) to become a clear champion at 58th Biel Chess Festival Master Tournament (MTO). He finished a half point ahead of the rest and remained undefeated. Five players - GM Pranav Anand, GM Mustafa Yilmaz (TUR), GM Karthik Venkataraman, GM Pranesh M and IM Poh Yu Tian (MAS) scored 7.5/10 each. They secured second to sixth place respectively. The total prize fund was CHF 23800 + non-cash prizes. The top three prizes were CHF 6000, 4500 and 3500 along with a medal and certificate each. This is Karthikeyan's first individual rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier: Praggnanandhaa and Nihal advance to the Playoffs

26/07/2025 -

Chess is evolving. It is no longer just played over-the-board and in person anymore. The online chess takes a huge shape at Esports World Cup 2025. The total prize fund allotted for chess is US$ 1.5 Million. Arjun Erigaisi became the first Indian to quality to the main event of Esports World Cup back in May. 12 spots are already filled. Various players all over the world battled in the Last Chance Qualifier. Levon Aronian (Team Reject), Oleksandr Bortnyk (NAVI), R Praggnanandhaa (Team Liquid) and Hans Niemann (Team M80) have topped their respective A, B, C and D groups. They will be joined the remaining top four finishers of each group to play in the double elimination Playoff stage. The last four players standings at the end of the Playoff, will advance to the main event. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix R7: Pavel Eljanov's king marches towards victory

26/07/2025 -

GM Pavel Eljanov (UKR) defeated GM Brandon Jacobson (USA) to stay a half point ahead 6.5/7 at 2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix 2025 Masters. Eljanov used his king beautifully in the queen and rook endgame to win the game. IM Marco Materia (FRA) displayed gritty defence after GM Bryce Tiglon (USA) missed his winning opportunity. IM Jakub Seemann (POL) scored a fine victory over GM Xiao Tong (QD, CHN) to move to 6/7. Jakub will inevitably clash against Pavel in the penultimate round. IM Anuj Shrivatri held GM Savva Vetokhin to a draw. GM Iniyan Pa is the sole Indian at 5.5/7. Round 8 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 6 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Anton Demchenko dominates 3rd Vojvodina Open 2025, Shahil Dey second

25/07/2025 -

Top seed, GM Anton Demchenko (SLO) scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Vojvodina Open A group (≥2100) 2025. He finished a whopping 1.5 points ahead of the rest. IM Shahil Dey scored sole 7/9 to secure second place. Four players scored 6/9 each. Out of them, GM Tomas Laurusas (LTU) was placed third according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was €7000, €5150 in Group A. The top three prizes were €1000 + trophy, €800 and €700 along with a medal each. The eight-day nine round Rating tournament was  organized by Vojvodina Chess Federation at Ceremonial Hall of SPC Vojvodina in Novi Sad, Serbia from 25th June to 2nd July 2025. Then FM Ajay Mushini was the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 5.5/9 to finish seventh. CM Kumaresh A won the Blitz Rating Open, FM Raghav V claimed third place. Photo: vojvodinachess.net

Vladimir Fedoseev wins 58th Biel Chess Festival GMT Masters, Aravindh Chithambaram second

25/07/2025 -

GM Aravindh Chithambaram drew his final round game against the reigning World Rapid champion, GM Volodar Murzin. GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) won against GM Salem Saleh (UAE). Both Fedoseev and Aravindh scored same points 28.5/52. Fedoseev finished ahead of Aravindh in the Chess960 event, part of Grandmaster Triathlon. Thus, Fedoseev became 58th Biel Chess Festival GMT Masters 2025. Aravindh had to settle for second place. Salem finished third scoring 24.5/52. GM Nikolas Theodorou (GRE) had already won the GMT Challengers with a round to spare. He finished with 33.5/52. GM Aram Hakobyan (ARM) secured second place 28.5/52. GM Rinat Jumabayev (KAZ) was third 20/52. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix R6: Pavel Eljanov misses a win, still in sole lead

25/07/2025 -

GM Pavel Eljanov (UKR) drew against GM Bryce Tiglon (USA) to maintain his sole lead 5.5/6 at 2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix 2025 Masters. Eljanov was winning against Tiglon. However, in a position when it seemed almost everything is winning, he opted for a choice which turned the tables. The American missed his opportunity and thegame ended in a draw. The top seed of the tournament, GM Jorden van Foreest (NED) defeated GM Xiongjian Peng (CHN) convincingly to move to 5/6. Jorden and seven more players including France's very own, IM Marco Materia is at 5/6. Round 7 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 6 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Koneru Humpy knocks out Tingjie Lei to qualify to her first FIDE Women's World Cup Final

24/07/2025 -

GM Koneru Humpy defeated GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) 5-3 to advance to the Finals of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. This is the first time she qualified to a Women's World Cup Final. After two draws in the 15'+10" Rapid games, Tingjie struck by winning the first 10'+10" Rapid. Humpy won the must-win second 10'+10" Rapid. She continued her momentum by winning the next two 5'+3" Blitz games to win the match and secure her place in the Final. With this win, she has secured that India will win the Women's World Cup. Now the question remains who will win it - Divya or Humpy. Tomorrow is the last rest day. Round 7/Final Game 1 starts on Saturday 26th July at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Aravindh Chithambaram on the verge of winning 58th Biel Chess Festival GMT Masters

24/07/2025 -

GM Aravindh Chithambaram defeated GM Salem Saleh (UAE) to regain his sole lead 27/48 at 58th Biel Chess Festival GMT Masters 2025. Aravindh avenged his fifth round loss in the Qualifiers where he had a great position against the UAE no.1. A win in the final round against the reigning World Rapid champion, GM Volodar Murzin makes Aravindh a clear champion. A draw would mean, Aravindh would need the other game between GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) and Salem to end in a draw too, because if Aravindh draws and Fedoseev or Salem win, then they will become champion as both finished higher than Aravindh in the 960 event which will be used to break the tie if the need arises. GMT Final Round 3 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix R5: Pavel Eljanov emerges sole leader as Baadur Jobava loses on time

24/07/2025 -

GM Pavel Eljanov (UKR) defeated his coleader GM Baadur Jobava (GEO) to move to 5/5 at 2nd Dole Trophy Pasino Grand Aix 2025 Masters. Jobava ran out of time after he missed an opportunity to gain the decisive advantage, positionally he was lost to when he had no time left. GM Bryce Tiglon (USA) and IM Marco Materia (FRA) are the only two players who are at 4.5/5 each. They are followed by 19 players at 4/5 including the top seed, GM Jorden van Foreest. GM Raja Rithvik R is the sole Indian at 4/5. Round 6 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 6 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Divya Deshmukh becomes the first-ever Indian to advance to a FIDE Women's World Cup Final

23/07/2025 -

19-year-old IM Divya Deshmukh has etched her name in the history by becoming the first Indian woman to advance to the Finals of a FIDE Women's World Cup. The second Semifinal was absolutely worthy of its clash. It had everything, mistakes in a back and forth battle. Eventually, the 16th Women's World Champion, GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) made the final error which cost her game. GM Koneru Humpy was also winning in the rook endgame, similar to her compatriot. However, she fumbled it and will have to play tie-breaks tomorrow against GM Tingjie Lei (CHN). The winner will face Divya in the Finals. Round 6/Semifinal Tie-break games start tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Biel MTO R8: Karthik Venkataraman executes a beautiful combination

23/07/2025 -

GM Karthikeyan Murali drew against GM Mustafa Yilmaz to maintain his lead 6.5/8 at 58th Biel Chess Festival Master Tournament (MTO). It allowed GM Karthik Venkataraman to catch up as he defeated GM Pranav Anand to emerge coleader with Karthikeyan. In the penultimate ninth round, Karthikeyan will inevitably clash against Karthik. Eight players including GM Pranesh M and GM Magesh Chandran Panchanathan are trailing by a half point at 6/8 each. GM Aravindh Chithambaram missed a great opportunity to push for a win agaginst GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) and emerge sole leader himself. GM Salem Saleh (UAE) and Fedoseev maintain their lead 24.5/52. Aravindh is currently at third place. GMT Final Round 2 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

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