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Tharun Pranav G. B. Wins RV Chess Academy 2nd Below-1800 Classical Rating 2026

25/07/2026 -

Tharun Pranav G B scored 8/9 points to win the RV Chess Academy 2nd International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament for Below 1800. 6 players scored 7.5/9 points to finish in 2nd to 7th places according to tiebreak scores. Sriman V and Pradheep B secured 2nd and 3rd places. The tournament was organised by RV Chess Academy at New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering, Chennai. The total prize fund was ₹4,00,000, with top 3 prizes of ₹40,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000, along with trophies. Photos: RV Chess Academy

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Aswath S Wins Serbia Open 2026 Just After Becoming India's 98th Grandmaster

25/07/2026 -

Aswath S scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 points in a super-strong field to win the Serbia Open 2026 (Masters). Aswath made his final GM Norm in the Pune Round Robin event, where he won the last game on demand. Here in Serbia, Aswath defeated GM Mitrabha Guha in an important clash of the penultimate round. He gained a half-point lead going into the final round and drew against Ethan Vaz, who also recently became India's 96th Grandmaster. Matfey Yurasov and Ethan Vaz finished in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. Photos: Serbia Chess Federation

Viswanathan Anand Takes Charge as FIDE Interim President

25/07/2026 -

In a major development in the governance of world chess, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has announced that he is voluntarily suspending his powers and duties as President with immediate effect. In accordance with FIDE, Viswanathan Anand, the 15th World Chess Champion and current Deputy President of FIDE, has taken over as the Interim President of the International Chess Federation.

The Grandmasters Club: A Home for Every Chess Lover

24/07/2026 -

What makes someone spend every vacation chasing chess tournaments across the world? How does a simple passion grow into a mission to bring more people closer to the game? From unforgettable encounters with world champions to the launch of The Grandmasters Club, this is the story of Lokesh Natoo's extraordinary journey and why he believes chess belongs to everyone.

59th Biel Chess Festival 2026: Levon Aronian Wins Masters, Finek Vaclav Triumphs in Generations Challenge

24/07/2026 -

The 59th edition of the legendary Biel International Chess Festival in Switzerland has come to a close. Levon Aronian drew his final game against Suleymanli to win the Masters Triathlon. Aydin Suleymanli finished second, ahead of Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Le Quang Liem. Finek Vaclav shines in the Generational Challenge; he took the tournament lead on Day 1 in the Rapid phase and never looked back. Xiao Tong and Marco Materia finish in second and third place, respectively. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

Test your skills with positions from the Chola Chess camp: 4th Edition

23/07/2026 -

Chola Chess is building a dedicated space for India's strongest young chess players to train and improve. It is led by R. B. Ramesh and Aarthie Ramaswamy and supported by a committed team. The initiative has already registered over 270 players, providing them with consistent, high-quality training through its camps. In this fourth edition of the series, we bring you another set of instructive positions discussed during a Chola Chess camp. Take your time, calculate deeply, and see how many you can solve.

Budapest to Host Official Pilot of the FIDE-Approved Total Chess World Championship Tour

23/07/2026 -

A new era in professional chess is set to launch this winter as Budapest hosts the official pilot event for the Total Chess World Championship Tour. Running from 10–21 November 2026, the landmark event developed by Norway Chess and approved by FIDE aims to redefine how elite competitive chess is conducted and consumed worldwide. Hosted at the historic Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, the pilot tournament will gather the world's top male and female players, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, to crown chess’s most complete player.

Rohith Krishna S wins 1st Menuires International Chess Open, Raja Rithvik finishes second

23/07/2026 -

GM Rohith Krishna S scored an unbeaten 7/9 points to win the 1st Menuires International Chess Open - Masters Tournament 2026 held in Les Ménuires. GM Rohith and GM Raja Rithvik R both scored 7/9, but the better tiebreaks helped Rohith clinch the title. The tournament was organised from 11th to 18th July 2026 at Les Ménuires. The total prize fund was €20,000, with the top 3 prizes of €3,000, €2,000 and €1,500. Photos: Official Site

Alireza Firouzja Triumphs at 4th Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2026

23/07/2026 -

Alireza Firouzja scored an unbeaten 4.5/7 to win the 4th Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2026. Alireza started the event with 2 consecutive wins over Pranesh M and D Gukesh; after that, he drew his next 5 games to clinch the title with ease. In the final round, Alireza drew against Arjun Erigaisi, who was just a half point behind. Dmitry Andreikin scored his 1st win in the last round against Nodirbek Abdusattorov to score 4/7 and finish in 2nd place due to better tiebreaks than Arjun Erigaisi, who was also on 4/7. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

59th Biel Chess Festival 2026 Day 10: Aronian Keeps the Lead, 14-Year-Old Gloeckler Shines in MTO

22/07/2026 -

Action resumed at the 59th Biel Chess Festival as the four qualified finalists in the Masters Triathlon and Three Generations Challenge kicked off their final classical round-robin phase. With 12 massive classical points up for grabs across the final three rounds, Tuesday witnessed Levon Aronian defending his tournament lead after drawing against Le Quang Liem. Meanwhile, 14-year-old German sensation Christian Gloeckler surged further ahead in the Masters Open. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

Chaos in Chennai: Nihal and Pranesh Cause Major Upsets in Round 6 at Quantbox Chennai GM

22/07/2026 -

The Penultimate round delivered an absolute thriller of a day at 4th Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2026. As in the previous round, Gukesh was clearly better, and this time he fumbled against Pranesh M, and Pranesh managed to beat Gukesh to reach 3 points. The tournament leader, Arjun Erigaisi, suffered a tough loss against Nihal Sarin, and now Nihal is also on 3 points. The tournament is open for anyone to grab, and the last round will be most exciting to watch. The final round will start on 21st July at 2:30 PM IST. Photos: Tushar Damor

Md. Imran Wins Colonel Santosh Babu Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026

22/07/2026 -

International Master Md. Imran scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win the Colonel Santosh Babu Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. IM Vignesh Advaith Vemula also scored 8.5/9, but better tiebreaks helped Imran win the tournament. Five players scored 8/9 to finish in 3rd to 7th places according to tiebreak scores. LSK Chess Academy organised the tournament on 11th and 12th July in memory of the late Mahavir Chakra-honoured Colonel Santosh Babu. Photo: L. Satish Kumar

The Battle for Bengaluru: Inside Every Team at Global Chess League 2026

21/07/2026 -

The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League returns for its fourth season, bringing the world's biggest chess stars to Bengaluru from September 3–13, 2026. With six power-packed franchises, fresh team combinations, exciting debutants, and fierce rivalries, here's a complete look at every squad, their strengths, and what makes this season the most anticipated yet. We also give you 10 reasons why you should follow this event and visit Bengaluru to watch the tournament in person.

59th Biel Chess Festival 2026 Days 6-9: The Final Phase Begins

21/07/2026 -

While Levon Aronian unleashed a speed-chess masterclass to tighten his grip on the Masters Triathlon entering the final stage, the spotlight in the open section belonged to 14-year-old German IM Christian Glöckler, who emerged as the sole leader of the Masters Open (MTO) after a dramatic top-board victory over India’s IM Savitha Shri B. After the rest day on Monday, Aronian will take on Le Quang Liem, and Erdogmus will face Suleymanli. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

India No.1 Arjun Erigaisi beats World Champion Gukesh at 4th Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2026

21/07/2026 -

Arjun Erigaisi defeated World Champion D Gukesh in a complex battle in the 5th round of the 4th Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2026 Chess Tournament. Gukesh played a brilliant game to outplay Arjun, and he was completely crushing, but he couldn't find the perfect finisher, and the game went on. Under time pressure, Gukesh let the chances slip and then made a crucial error to lose the game. In another decisive result, Nodirbek Abdusattorov defeated Nihal Sarin. The 6th round will start on 21st July at 3:30 PM IST. Photos: Tushar Damor

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