Germany ended Uzbekistan's streak of 7/7 match wins in round eight of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026, winning their encounter 2.5-1.5. As in the previous round, the brothers GM Frederik Svane and GM Rasmus Svane scored points on the bottom two board...
With seven out of seven match wins, Uzbekistan continues to dominate the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026, with their latest victory against China 3-1 after wins by the Nodirbeks; GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov defeated GM Ding Liren and GM Nodirbek Yakubboev b...
Dionisio Sganzerla turned a table in a Brazilian shopping mall into a meeting place for chess players for more than two decades. His death at 96 has sparked a wave of tributes.
Known locally as "Mr. Dionisio," Sganzerla died on September 12 in Go...
GM Alireza Firouzja won Titled Tuesday outright on September 22, starting 7/7 before a brief setback followed by a 3/3 performance to end the tournament. GM Denis Lazavik, who went undefeated but made three draws, finished sole second while breaki...
Saddle your elephants and ready your hawks. The Chess.com Seirawan Chess Championship takes place from September 30 to October 2 and features a $2,500 prize fund. With two new pieces—and a whole new set of tactics—this tournament will ...
The Ganges Grandmasters won their maiden title at the 2026 Tech Mahindra Global Chess League after defeating the defending champions Alpine APL Pipers in an exhilarating final match. GM Ian Nepomniachtchi turned around a losing position with a bis...
GM Hikaru Nakamura added to his Bullet Brawl dominance on September 19, winning the tournament once again. It was Nakamura's second straight week in first place, his 18th win of the year, and his 67th total to date. To put that in perspective, no ...
With a shock win on board three against India, Uzbekistan has taken the sole lead of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 after round six. GM Nihal Sarin was better on board and clock against GM Nodirbek Yakubboev, but with half an hour remaining he ...
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You can now help your favorite esports organization fight for the top spot in our new monthly event, the Chess Club Showdown. Play alongside your chess heroes, outscore other clubs, and bring home the title. With a $15,000 monthly prize fund up fo...