Chess history approaches the end of an era as GM Magnus Carlsen, for the first time since 2013, will soon no longer be the world champion. He played what is expected to be his final classical game while holding the title on Sunday, March 5. While he will continue to play classical chess and is …
End Of An Era: Magnus Carlsen Plays Last Classical Games As World Champion Read More »
Back in January, we proclaimed a new chess boom that was so big it was troubling our servers. Thankfully, those problems have been fixed now. But if you thought that sudden wave of interest in the game would pass, or it was perhaps just a fad fuelled by New Year’s resolutions, then think again: this …
Chess.com Hits 1 Billion Games Played In February Read More »
GM Levon Aronian nearly extended his lead with a win on Wednesday in the WR Chess Masters 2023, but GM Wesley So escaped the danger and drew the game. With draws in all five games of round six, leaving the order of the standings unchanged, Aronian remains in the lead by one point. GM R …
So Survives Close Call Vs. Aronian, All Games Drawn Read More »
In a 72-page report made public on Tuesday, Chess.com states that GM Hans Niemann “has likely cheated in more than 100 online chess games, including several prize money events.” Chess.com also notes that Niemann is “the fastest rising top player in classical OTB chess in modern history” but didn’t find clear evidence that Niemann cheated …
Chess.com: ‘Niemann Has Likely Cheated In More Than 100 Online Chess Games’ Read More »
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GM Sam Sevian captured the lead on day two of the FTX Road to Miami tournament as he won three games back-to-back before a walkover vs. GM Teimour Radjabov, who left the tournament due to illness. GM Ju Wenjun had a splendid second day of chess and defeated GMs Richard Rapport, Sam Shankland, and Wei …
Sevian Captures Lead While Ju Wenjun Wins 3 Games Read More »
GM Humpy Koneru edged out GM Nana Dzagnidze in their round of 16 match of the FIDE Chess.com 2022 Women’s Speed Chess Championship on Wednesday. The match was so close that the score was still tied with just five minutes on the match clock. In the end, Koneru’s superior focus and speed in the bullet …
Koneru Edges Out Dzagnidze: ‘Everything Worked Out in the Bullet Games’ Read More »
The second seed, GM Kateryna Lagno, defeated WGM Vantika Agrawal in the third round of 16 match of the FIDE Chess.com 2022 Women’s Speed Chess Championship on Friday. While many of the games were closely fought, Lagno managed to gain a substantial lead in the match by being difficult to defeat in disadvantageous positions and …
Close Games, Overwhelming Lead: Lagno Outscores Agrawal Read More »
