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Grand Chess Tour Super Chess Classic 2026 Kicks Off in Romania

14/05/2026 -

The 1st Classical Chess event of the Grand Chess Tour 2026 will start today at the Old Palace of the National Bank of Romania, situated in the heart of Old Town of Bucharest. The drawing of lots took place yesterday in the opening ceremony, and the rounds will start from today. The sole Indian participant, R. Praggnanandhaa, will take on Alireza Firouzja with the White pieces in Round 1. The 1st round will start on 14th May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram and Lennart Ootes

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Snehit Raj Singh clear first at 4th Mandar Rapid Rating 2026

14/05/2026 -

Snehit Raj Singh of West Bengal scored 8/9 points to win the 4th Mandar Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Shubham Kumar, Kishan Kumar, and Abhishek Sonu scored 7.5/9 to finish in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place, respectively, according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Banka District Chess Association at Khel Bhawan in Banka, Bihar, on 5th April 2026. The total cash prize of the tournament was ₹51,500. with top three prizes of ₹10,000, ₹7,000 and ₹5,000 respectively. Photos: All Bihar Chess Association

How a video led to Annanya Chinta receiving a laptop through the S. Krishnan Scholarship

13/05/2026 -

11-year-old Annanya Chinda from Andhra Pradesh has received the S. Krishnan Scholarship, instituted by Kartik Krishnan under the HelpChess Foundation. Kartik first noticed Annanya while watching a video from the Under-11 National Championship in Jalgaon, where she was competing in the Open category. He was impressed by her fearless approach, he later got to know more about her journey. That eventually led him to support her through this scholarship. Read on to know how it all happened.

Mayank Chakraborty wins Shri PR Dutta Memorial Rapid Rating 2026, Aakash Dalvi shines in Blitz

13/05/2026 -

GM Mayank Chakraborty scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the Shri PR Dutta Memorial Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. 6 players, including Mayank Chakraborty, Aditya Varun Gampa, Kaustuv Kundu, Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi, Shaurya Chaudhary, and Mayank Pal, scored 8/9 points to finish in 1st to 6th place, respectively, according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Matrix Chess Academy, led by FA FT Prasenjit Dutta at Abhinav Global School, Dwarka, New Delhi, on 11th and 12th April. The total prize fund of the Rapid tournament was ₹7,00,000, while ₹3,00,000 was distributed in the blitz tournament. Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

Surya Sekhar Ganguly and Aronyak Ghosh share 1st place with 9 players at 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026

13/05/2026 -

It was a nine-way tie after completion of 9 rounds at the 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 (Masters). 9 players, including IM Dau Khuong Duy, GM Brandon Jacobson, GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly, GM Nigel Short, IM Aronyak Ghosh, GM Loek van Wely, GM Titas Stremavicius, GM Ido Gorshtein, and IM Saidakbar Saydaliev, scored 7/9 to share the 1st place. According to regulations, the prize money was shared among 9 players, but IM Dau Khuong Duy was crowned champion on better tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Bangkok Chess Club at the luxurious Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand, April 11-19, 2026. The 1st prize was 100,000 baht, with additional prizes for 2nd to 10th ranks. Photo: Kwang Ng / Bangkok Chess Club

The History of Grand Chess Tour from 2015 by CEO Michael Khodarkovsky

12/05/2026 -

As the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) enters its 11th edition, it has become a cornerstone of the professional chess world. With a $2 million prize fund and a reach spanning four continents, the tour is often described as a "well-oiled machine". In an exclusive look at the tour's history, CEO and Executive Director Michael Khodarkovsky shares the philosophy that has sustained this elite circuit for over a decade.

Wadim Rosenstein and his intensive plan to promote chess

12/05/2026 -

Wadim Rosenstein came into prominence when he organized the 1st edition of WR Chess in 2023. He then came up with the idea of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Teams - an event that has become a mainstay in the chess calendar. In recent times, if you follow Wadim on his X account, the number of activities that he is doing for chess has grown in a huge way! In this interview we ask him his thoughts on these events that he is organizing, his vision for chess and FIDE Presidentship.

Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara wins Bucharest Grand Prix 2026

12/05/2026 -

Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara drew his tiebreak armageddon game with black pieces against Aydin Suleymanli to win the Bucharest Grand Prix 2026. After 10 rounds of play, 5 players were in joint 1st place with 8.5/10: Jose Martinez, Aydin Suleymanli, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra, Dimitrov Radoslav, and Kiril Georgiev. The top 2 players, Jose Martinez and Suleymanli, played a tiebreak armageddon game to decide the winner. Almost 600 players from 27 countries took part in this Grand event organised at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram

Vignesh B wins 2nd Eight Square Chess Academy Classical Rating 2026, Visakh prevails in Blitz

12/05/2026 -

Vignesh B scored 8/9 points to win Eight Square Chess Academy's 2nd International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026. Ramnathan Balasubramaniam, Jai Sankar Subramanian, Sailesh R, and Johny Arixander scored 7.5/9 points to secure 2nd to 5th positions respectively according to tirebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Eight Square Chess Academy from 1st to 5th April at the Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. The total prize fund for the Classical event was ₹5,00,001, with top prizes of ₹50,001, ₹35,000, and ₹25,000. Photos: IA Arasu B

Frederik Svane wins Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, Faustino Oro creates History

11/05/2026 -

Frederik Svane scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 points to win the 3rd Edition of Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026. In the last round, Svane scored an important victory over Murali Karthikeyan, who was co-leading with him after 8 rounds. Haik M Martirosyan, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Mamikon Gharibyan scored an unbeaten 7/9 points to finish in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively, according to tiebreak scores. Faustino Oro creates history at the Sardinia Chess Festival as he scored his final GM norm after facing Nepomniachtchi in the last round. He became the second-youngest Grandmaster in Chess history at the age of just 12 years, 6 months, and 26 days. Check out how things ended up in Sardinia. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

FIDE Candidates 2026 – Experiences, Stories, and Analysis

11/05/2026 -

26 days ago, the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament concluded in the picturesque village of Pegia, near Paphos, Cyprus. Yevgeny Levanzov had the privilege of spending an extended time at the event and also delivering three lectures there. In the following review, he will try to cover the tournament both from a professional chess perspective and by describing the surrounding atmosphere, including the various activities offered to spectators, notable figures who came to visit, and some touching human stories. Photo: Michal Walusza

'Chess Speaking for Itself' as Hans Niemann wins Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026

11/05/2026 -

Hans Niemann played some tremendous chess to win the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026. Hans got an early lead in the Rapid section that helped him maintain it in the blitz. After the first day of Blitz, Hans was in 1st place. On the second day, he won the most important last round clash against Radoslaw Wojtaszek to clinch the title. Fabiano Caruana came very close to first place, but in the end, he was not able to keep up with Hans' half-point lead. Check out how Hans, who was tired and sick, managed to win in this strong field. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Romania Grand Prix 2026 Kicks off at Bucharest

10/05/2026 -

The first leg of the Romania Grand Prix 2026 kicked off in Bucharest at the iconic Palace of the Parliament on the 9th May 2026. It is a 2-day Rapid event in which top players from across the globe are taking part. Vasyl Ivanchuk, SL Naryanan, Rauf Mamedov, Vaibhav Suri, and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara are some of the big names taking part in this event. After completion of 4 rounds on 9th May, most of the top seeds are maintaining good results with 4/4. Romania Grand Prix 2026 is a premier international chess circuit organized by the Romanian Chess Federation, bringing together elite players, world-class competition, and iconic destinations. The remaining 6 rounds will be played on 10th May 2026. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram

Can Murali Karthikeyan win the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026?

10/05/2026 -

GM Murali Karthikeyan won his 8th round against Ilia Smirin to get into the joint lead with Frederik Svane. In the last round, Karthikeyan will face Svane with black pieces; currently, both players are on 6.5/8 points. 8 players are trailing with 6/8 points. The most important clash of this event will be on board 2 between Ian Nepomniachtchi and the Argentinian Faustino Oro. Faustino already secured a GM norm in 8 rounds and became the second youngest grandmaster in the history of chess after Abhimanyu Mishra. Read what happened in the penultimate round. Round 9 will start at 9:30 PM CET/1 PM IST. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

The Big Chess Summer Camp is coming up from 18th to 24th May 2026

09/05/2026 -

The Big Chess Summer Camp is back from 18th to 24th May at Atrium 5, Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Kurla, Mumbai. This is a chance to spend a full week focused on chess alongside players who are all trying to improve. The camp follows a simple learn-at-your-own-pace format. You can solve sheets, play games, discuss ideas and learn from others. It is open to all ages and skill levels. It is completely free to attend. Read the article to know more details.

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