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Norway Chess 2026: Injured Alireza Firouzja Stuns Magnus Carlsen; Indian Trio Win in Armageddon

26/05/2026 -

Norway Chess 2026 starts with a bang! Injured Alireza Firouzja defeated Magnus Carlsen to start the tournament on a high note. On the 1st day, there were 2 decisive results in the standard format, including both the Men's and Women's sections. Bibisara defeated Koneru Humpy to start her campaign. It was a wonderful day for other Indian players as Gukesh scored a win over Vincent Keymer in Armageddon, Praggnanandhaa defeated Wesley So, and Divya Deshmukh won against the reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun in Armageddon. Photos: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess

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Fritz 21 is here and It's on Sale!

26/05/2026 -

FRITZ is more than just a chess engine – it’s a training revolution! Train more efficiently, intelligently, and with a more personalised approach than ever before, whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of club chess or already playing at a tournament level. It has gained 40 Elo points and now stands at 3620 Elo. It can show you the best moves, the most promising lines. But it concentrates on teaching. It will play practice games against you, at your level of play, and imitate the style of famous players if you wish. It has AI-supported training with subtle hints and will train tactics and endgames with you. It even teaches you Freestyle Chess. It practically forces you to become a stronger player.

12-Year-Old Sairam Bala M wins 5th ICC Rapid Rating 2026

26/05/2026 -

Sairam Bala M scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the 5th ICC International FIDE Rapid Rating 2026. Five players, including Sairam Bala M, Aakash G, Nandish V S, Nigash G, and Manigandan S S, scored 8/9 points to finish in 1st to 5th places, respectively, according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by the Indian Chess Consortium on 26th April, with a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000. The top 3 prizes were ₹25,000, ₹20,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photos: G.G.Sathiesh

From 2 Boards to the World Stage: How Two Cousins Built a Rural Chess Movement

26/05/2026 -

In the quiet carpet-belt region of Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, where chess once barely existed, two cousins, Ankit and Prabhat, sat down with a few children and two simple plastic boards, and an unlikely chess movement began. Not with funding, not with infrastructure, not with a professional chess background, just pure intent. There was no master plan, no vision of success, only a quiet decision to do something meaningful with whatever they had. A few years later, girls from those same villages would sit across international players at the FIDE World School Team Championship in Almaty. Read this amazing story!!

The entertaining Press Conference of Norway Chess 2026

25/05/2026 -

"Hunger will come when I see the meal," remarked Magnus Carlsen, perfectly capturing the spirit of the players gathered for the Norway Chess 2026 press conference. With the World Champion Gukesh acknowledging the "pressure of not wanting to lose" the opening remarks revealed the deep psychological battle underlying the moves on the board. As the pairings set up a mouth-watering first round - including Alireza Firouzja against Carlsen and Ju Wenjun and Divya Deshmukh. Get to know what transpired at the press conference.

Vincent Keymer wins Super Chess Classic Romania 2026

24/05/2026 -

Vincent Keymer defeated Jorden van Foreest in the final round of the Super Chess Classic 2026 to win the title. This was Vincent's first year as a full-tour player in the Grand Chess Tour, and this one was his first event. Vincent Keymer scored 6/9 after suffering a loss in the 7th round against Javokhir Sindarov. Fabiano Caruana scored 5.5/9 to claim second place. Javokhir Sindarov and Wesley So scored 5/9 to finish in 3rd and 4th place. Vincent takes home 100,000 dollars + 31,000 dollars of bonuses, 13 Grand Chess Tour points, and a 7.8 elo Rating. With this, he is World No. 6 in the live ratings now. Photo: Lennart Ootes

The story of how 12-year-old Aarav Sarbalia scored his maiden IM norm

24/05/2026 -

12-year-old Bangalore talent Aarav Sarbalia achieved his maiden IM norm in Munich, Germany. Coached by GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Aarav defeated three high-rated FMs and held a couple of GMs to a draw. Currently holding a live rating between 2315 and 2320, this rising star and content creator is now setting his sights on the 2400 Elo mark and the IM title followed by GM title. We take an inside look at his journey, from his Sicilian Najdorf preparation to his unique home training setup featuring ten magnetic boards.

IM Goutham Krishna scores a perfect 9/9 at Future Chess Academy's Rapid Rating 2026

23/05/2026 -

IM Goutham Krishna H scored a perfect 9/9 to win the Future Chess Academy's FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026. Goutham started the event as the top-seeded and finished it in style with a perfect performance. 5 players scored 8/9 to secure 2nd to 6th places respectively, Arush A and Girinath P.D.S. had better tiebreak scores to claim 2nd and 3rd places. The tournament was organised by Future Chess Academy at Paramekkavu Vidyamandir, Thrissur, on 19th April 2026. The total prize fund was ₹4,01,000 with top 3 prizes of ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 respectively. Photos: FA Vipin Vijayan

Who is going to win Super Chess Classic Romania 2026?

23/05/2026 -

The games are getting tense at the Super Chess Classic 2026. In the penultimate round, Javokhir Sindarov defeated Jorden van Foreest, and Bogdan Daniel Deac won against Anish Giri. After 8 rounds of play, Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer are still leading the pack with 5/8 points, while Javokhir Sindarov, Wesley So, and Jorden van Foreest are chasing the leaders with 4.5/8 points. The battle for first place is completely on. Who are you rooting for? The Final round will start on 23rd May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Spirit vs. Circumstance: The Impact of Firouzja’s Mid-Tournament Withdrawal

22/05/2026 -

Alireza Firouzja's fighting spirit was absolutely commendable at the Super Chess Classic 2026. He injured himself after his game against Anish Giri in round 3. But he played his rounds 4 and 5 from the bed against Caruana and Sindarov. After the 5th round, Firouzja made the tough call of withdrawing from the tournament. While his pulling out from the event is completely understandable, it has left the remaining players in such a situation that there are no good options left. Read this article and let us know what your thoughts are about this situation.

Arun Kataria dominates at 1st LNJ Bhilwara Rapid Rating 2026

22/05/2026 -

Arun Kataria scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win the 1st LNJ Bhilwara International Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament, Hurda 2026. Mohd. Amin Khan, Alokik Maheshwari, and Rishen Jilowa secured 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place, respectively. The tournament was organised by Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Hurda and Zila Shatranj Sangh, Bhilwara, on 19th April 2026. The total prize fund was ₹2,00,000, with the top 3 prizes of ₹ 35,000, ₹25,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photos: Mr Ajay Kumar Gupta

Javokhir Sindarov starts winning again, beats Vincent Keymer at Super Chess Classic 2026

22/05/2026 -

Javokhir Sindarov defeated the sole leader, Vincent Keymer, in the 7th round of the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. This win changed the race for the title as now 3 players are in a joint lead with 4.5/7 points. Fabiano Caruana defeated Praggnanandhaa with black pieces, while Jorden van Foreest received a forfeit point after the withdrawal of Alireza Firouzja. Now Caruana, Vincent, and Jorden are co-leading with 2 rounds to go. Who is going to prevail? What do you think? The 8th round will start on 22nd May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Ayaan Phutane and Nakshatra Gumudavelly are Karnataka State U-11 Champions

21/05/2026 -

Ayaan Phutane scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the Karnataka State Under-11 State Championship 2026. Sragvidha S and Shreyansh Das scored 7.5/9 to finish in 2nd and 3rd place according to their tiebreak scores. In the Girls category, Nakshatra Gumudavelly scored an unbeaten 8/9 to emerge as the champion, while Saanvika NA and Kaushi Kulkarni secured 2nd and 3rd place. The state championship was organised by Rao's Chess Corner at St Theresa's ICSE School, Mangaluru, Karnataka. Photos: Rao's Chess Corner

Calm before Chaos at Super Chess Classic 2026

21/05/2026 -

It was a peaceful day at the Super Chess Classic 2026 as all 4 games ended in a draw. After Alireza's withdrawal, his next opponents will get points without playing. In the 6th round, Vincent was paired up against Alireza, and as he was unavailable, Vincent secured a point and gained a full-point lead with 4.5/6. R Praggnanandhaa drew against Bogdan Daniel Deac. The all-Dutch clash between Anish Giri and Jorden van Foreest also ended in a draw, and Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave drew after a long battle. Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov made a quick draw. 4 players are chasing Vincent with 3.5/6 points. The 7th round will start on 21st May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

The Most Player-Friendly Tournament in India? Inside the VIT-AP Amaravati

20/05/2026 -

The Andhra Chess Association, in collaboration with VIT-AP University, is set to host the VIT-AP Amaravati Chess Festival, a landmark event designed to be one of the largest and most player-friendly chess celebrations in India. With a mission to nurture grassroots talent and alleviate the financial hurdles often faced by young athletes, the organisers are offering free food and AC accommodation for the first 500 registered Under-15 players and an accompanying parent. The tournament will be played in 2 categories: Open and Below-1800 from 1st to 8th June, with a ₹15,00,000 cash prize in each. Register yourself as soon as possible!

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