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European Club Cup 2025 R5: Vincent Keymer's exchange sac goes haywire against Arjun Erigaisi

24/10/2025 -

SuperChess and Alkaloid have maintained perfect score at 40th European Chess Club Cup 2025 Open. Alkaloid defeated their coleaders and the defending champion, Novy Bor by 4-2. GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM Yangyi Yu scored the crucial victories for Alkaloid. Arjun ended GM Vincent Keymer's winning streak as the latter's bold exchange sacrifice did not go his way. GM Parham Maghsoodloo and GM Daniel Dardha scored important victories to ensure Superchess wins against Bayegan Pendik chess sports club 4-2. The coleaders Superchess and Alkaloid will inevitably clash in the penultimate round. Cercle d'échecs de Monte-Carlo maintains their sole lead in the Women. They defeated Crvena Zvezda 2.5-1.5 to maintain their perfect score 10/10. Round 6 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Dr. Mark Livshitz / European Chess Club Cup 2025

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How the Chess World reacted to Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's death

23/10/2025 -

In an incredibly sad and shocking turn of events, the Charlotte Chess Club made an official announcement on 20th October, stating that Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has passed away at the age of 29. Known to millions of Chess fans worldwide, Daniel was an exceptionally strong speed chess player, an amazing chess coach, a very popular chess content creator, and a world-renowned chess commentator. It was a Black day for the Chess World, and all of the chess community was very emotional upon receiving the news of his passing. In this article, we show you how the Chess World reacted to this very sad news. This is a developing article, and we will keep updating the information. Photo: Charlotte Chess Center

Apoorv Kamble dominates Sakthi Group 31st Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit 2025, Nandish third

23/10/2025 -

FM Apoorv Kamble scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 31st Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament 2025. He finished a staggering 1.5 points ahead of the competition and also scored an IM-norm. IM Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales (COL) scored sole 6/9 to secure second place. FM V S Nandish scored 5.5/9 to finish third. Apoorv drew against both runners-up in the last two rounds. The seven-day ten-player round-robin tournament was organized by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association at Hotel Chennai Le Palace in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 5th to 11th October 2025. Tournament Coordinator and Chief Arbiter - IA V Vijayaraghavan writes the tournament report. Photo: IA V Vijayaraghavan

8th Salamanca Chess Festival 2025 R1-3: Pranav V beats Ponomariov to gain early sole lead

23/10/2025 -

The reigning World Junior 2025 champion, GM Pranav Venkatesh made a great start at 8th Salamanca Chess Festival 2025. He scored 2.5/3 and finished the day with a victory over the youngest World Champion, GM Ruslan Ponomariov (UKR). Pranav was in a bit of trouble. However, his opponent, instead of seizing his advantage, allowed Pranav to get back in the game. During time trouble, he blundered and Pranav won the game. Before that, Pranav defeated IM Sara Khadem (ESP) and drew against top Spanish woman, IM Sabrina Vega Gutierrez. Only one round will be played today as Simultaneous exhibition games will take place. Round 4 starts at 12:30 p.m. local time, 4 p.m. IST. Photo: Universidad de Salamanca. Comunicación Alumni - USAL

European Club Cup 2025 R4: Aravindh Chithambaram plays awesome chess

23/10/2025 -

Alkaloid, SuperChess and Novy Bor are the three teams with a perfect score 8/8 at 40th European Chess Club Cup 2025 Open. The top seed, Bayegan Pendik chess sports club was held to a draw by Tuxera Aquaprofit Nagykanizsai Sakk Klub 3-3. Vugar Gashimov and Kfar Saba lost to Alkaloid and SuperChess by 2-4 each. The defending champion, Novy Bor defeated Rishon Le Zion #1 by 4.5-1.5. GM Aravindh Chithambaram quite possibly played the best game of the tournament so far when he defeated GM Ahmad Ahmadzada. In the Women's event, Cercle d'échecs de Monte-Carlo won against their coleader Sirmium Sremska Mitrovica by 0.5-3.5 to gain sole lead. Round 5 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Union

Pranav Venkatesh set to take on World's Top players at 8th Salamanca Chess Festival 2025

22/10/2025 -

The reigning World Junior 2025 champion, GM Pranav Venkatesh will be seen in action today 8th Salamanca Chess Festival 2025 in Salamanca, Spain. Salamanca is known as the 'cradle of modern chess'. The tournament is unlike any other super tournaments because it features the equal number of men and women participants in the same tournament. Pranav will be battling against the youngest World Chess Champion, GM Ruslan Ponomariov (UKR), Latin America legend - GM Julio Granda Zuniga (PER), IM Sabrina Vega (ESP), IM Sara Khadem (ESP) and WGM Nadya Toncheva (BUL). Three rounds of Rapid games will be played today. Round 1 starts today at 4 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Universidad de Salamanca. Comunicación Alumni - USAL

Rajendra Kumar Sahu clinches SR All Odisha Rating Open 2025, in memory of Bhagyashree

22/10/2025 -

Rajendra Kumar Sahu scored an unbeaten 7.5/8 to win SR All Odisha Rating Open 2025, in memory of Bhagyashree. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Five players - Omm Aditya Khadanga, Shrihan Sabat, Sourav Mohapatra, Majhi Khetrabar and Sai Shakti Panda scored 7/8 each. They secured second to sixth place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹200100. The top three prizes were ₹30000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each. The four-day eight round Rating Open tournament was organized by SR Chess Centre, Odisha at The Amrapali Resort in Cuttack, Odisha from 27th to 30th September 2025. This is Rajendra's third tournament of the year and he won it convincingly. Photo: GM Debashis Das

European Club Cup 2025 R3: World Champion Gukesh makes a beautiful exchange sac

22/10/2025 -

The World Champion, D Gukesh played his first game at 40th European Club Chess Cup 2025 in the third round. He made a beautiful exchange sacrifice against GM Sergei Movsesian of Sigil Fund Pardubice. Gukesh converted his long-term advantage and went on to win the game. His team Superchess registered their victory with a 5.5-0.5 score. SV Werder Bremen got whitewashed by the top seed Bayegan Pendik chess sports club 0-6. Second seeded, Alkaloid defeated Schachfreunde Berlin 1903 by 4-2. SG Riehen lost to Novy Bor 1.5-4.5. Among the Women, the top seed, Cercle d'échecs de Monte-Carlo defeated the defending champion, Tajfun SK Ljubljana by a minimum margin 2.5-1.5. Round 4 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Union

Niladri Banerjee decimates 25th KT Global School Rating Open 2025

21/10/2025 -

Niladri Banerjee scored 8.5/9 to win 25th KT Global School Rating Open 2025. He finished a full point ahead of the rest. The current Odisha State 2025 champion, Tapan Badamundi and reigning National Under-9 Open 2025 champion, Sattwik Swain scored sole 7.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. Niladri defeated both eventual runners-up, Tapan and Sattwik in Round 8 and 7 respectively. The total prize fund was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹10000 along with a trophy each. The five-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by IIG Sports Academy at KT Global School in Khordha, Odisha from 3rd to 7th October 2025. This is Niladri's first tournament triumph of the year.

European Club Cup 2025 R2: Favorites prevail

21/10/2025 -

The top seeds of 40th European Chess Club Open and 29th Women tournaments scored a smooth victory in Round 2. Bayegan Pendik chess sports scored 5-1 victory over SK Dunajska Streda without conceding a single loss. GM Nihal Sarin won his first game of the event against IM Zsolt Rigo using a nice tactic. Ippotis Rhodes chess club got 0-6 whitewashed by Alkaloid. GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Aravindh Chithambaram and GM Abhimanyu Puranik were among the winners for Alkaloid. The defending champion, Novy Bor defeated De Sprenger Echternach 5-1. However, GM Pentala Harikrishna suffered a loss against GM Andrey Sumets. Among the Women, CE Gambit Bonnevoie lost to Cercle d'échecs de Monte-Carlo by 1-3. FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 winner, GM Divya Deshmukh scored her first win. Crvena Zvezda went down against the defending champion, Tajfun SK Ljubljana. IM Vantika Agrawal won her second game in-a-row. Round 3 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Patricia Claros Aguilar

Sriram Adarsh Uppala wins Bronze at World Youth Under-18 Open 2025

20/10/2025 -

GM Siddharth Jagadeesh (SGP), IM Artiom Stribuk, IM Sriram Adarsh Uppala and GM Jakub Seemann (POL) scored 8.5/11 each at World Youth Under-18 Open Championship 2025. Siddharth won Gold according to tie-breaks, Artiom Silver and Sriram Bronze. The last medal an Indian won at a World Youth was over three years ago in 2022. Sriram ended a three-year-long medal drought. World Youth Under-14 Open 2022 Gold medalist, IM Ilamparthi A R scored 8/11. However, eight players in his category scored the same. He was placed seventh according to tie-breaks. Photo: Vlera Zenjullahi / Dardan Bajrami

European Club Cup 2025 R1: Aravindh, Abhimanyu, Vidit, Harikrishna and Vantika make a winning start

20/10/2025 -

The defending champions, Novy Bor Chess Club and Tajfun SK Ljubljana scored a 6-0 whitewash win at 40th European Chess Club Open and 29th Women tournaments. The highest rated player in the field, World no.4, GM Arjun Erigaisi (Alkaloid) was held to a draw by IM Nderim Saraci (Dardania). Arjun's remaining five teammates including Aravindh Chithambaram and Abhimanyu Puranik won their respective games. Manmay Chopra (Kingston Kings) had a promising position against IM Faustino Oro (Turkish Airlines Sports Club). The game eventually ended in a draw. Among the Women, IM Vantika Agrawal made a winning start for the reigning and defending champion, Tajfun SK Ljubljana. WFM Bodhana Sivanandan (She plays to Win Lionesses #1) scored the biggest of the day when she defeated the 15th Women's World Champion, GM Mariya Muzychuk (Turkish Airlines Sports Club). Round 2 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Union

Md. Imran perfect at 1st Thiruvarur Rating Open 2025

20/10/2025 -

IM Md. Imran won 1st Thiruvarur Rating Open 2025 with a 100% score 8/8. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Dhanush Ragav N S scored sole 7.5/8 to secure second place. 13 players scored 6.5/8 each. Out of them, IM Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy was placed third according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹400001. The top three prizes were ₹30001, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each. The four-day eight round Rating Open tournament was organized by Thiruvarur District Chess Association at Mangal Varadhar A/C Marriage Hall in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu from 3rd to 6th October 2025. This is Imran's eighth rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: N Saravanan / Thiruvarur District Chess Association

16 Indians set to take part at European Chess Club Cup 2025 starting today

19/10/2025 -

Novy Bor Chess Club and Tajfun SK Ljubljana are the defending champions of European Chess Club Cup Open and Women respectively. Total 16 Indians are taking part this year - 14 in Open and two in Women. World no.4, Arjun Erigaisi is the highest rated player of the event, for the second consecutive year. He will play for Alkaloid. Aravindh Chithambaram and Abhimanyu Puranik are two Indians among his teammates. The reigning World Champion, D Gukesh will play for Superchess. Vidit Gujrathi and Pentala Harikrishna will be set to defend the crown for Novy Bor Chess Club. Nihal Sarin will represent the highest rated team in the Open, Bayegan Pendik chess sports. Among the Women, the current Women's World Cup winner, GM Divya Deshmukh will play for Cercle d'échecs de Monte-Carlo. IM Vantika Agrawal will be making her event debut for the reigning and defending champion, Tajfun SK Ljubljana. Round 1 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Club Cup

How a mother-daughter duo is changing Delhi’s chess scene

19/10/2025 -

A chess parent building something for the chess community is a beautiful way to transform a personal journey into inspiration. Nidhi Bhasin, mother of WFM Shivika Rohilla, has done exactly that with Chess Coffee Connect in Delhi-NCR, a beautiful initiative where, as the name suggests, chess and coffee meet to create something special. They are also working to help underprivileged children learn chess by providing training, chess sets, and other essential materials through their initiatives. Inspired by their own experiences, the mother-daughter duo is trying to make chess fun, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. Read the full article to discover their journey, community events, and how they are shaping the chess culture in Delhi-NCR. Photo: Chess Coffee Connect

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