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Candidates Chess Tournaments Open in Cyprus Under Classical Format and Heightened Security

The winners earn world title shots in a Cyprus event defined by classical play under fresh security measures.

Ding Liren Embraces Inactive FIDE Status as Karpov Questions Gukesh’s Title

Carlsen Wins Inaugural FIDE Freestyle World Championship After Dramatic Turnaround

Artemyev Defeats Carlsen to Seize Lead at Doha Rapid Worlds

Firouzja Stays Perfect as Triveni Kings Defeat Mumba Masters to Take GCL Lead

FIDE World Cup Kicks Off in Goa as Deshmukh Faces Must‑Win in Round 1

Caruana, Yip Repeat as U.S. Champions as Caruana Ties Fischer’s Four-in-a-Row

Goa Unveils Logo and Anthem as FIDE World Cup Set for Oct. 31–Nov. 27 in Arpora

Caruana Crushes Niemann to Join So Atop U.S. Championship as Lee Seizes Sole Women’s Lead

FIDE Backs Norway Chess Tour to Crown Combined World Champion Starting 2027

Wesley So Seizes Sole Lead at U.S. Championship as Sargsyan, Paikidze Top Women’s Field

Nakamura Sweeps Iowa Open as He Pursues Candidates Spot Through State Events

Kasparov Questions Weight of Gukesh’s World Title on Sinquefield Cup Broadcast

Praggnanandhaa and Anand Dissect Carlsen’s Mastery After Young Indian’s Breakthrough Wins

Nihal Sarin Delivers First Chennai Grand Masters Win Under Vishnu Prasanna

Major Open Field Finalized Ahead of British Chess Championships in Liverpool

FIDE Confirms Erigaisi and Gukesh as Top Seeds for Samarkand Grand Swiss

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Abdusattorov Lead Tight Race at Tata Steel Chess 2025

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi Share World Blitz Chess Title in Unprecedented Decision

Koneru Humpy Clinches Second Women's World Rapid Chess Title at 37