New FIDE, Familiar Faces: Turlov Keeps Old Guard In Sweeping ReshuffleThe new FIDE president has unveiled his leadership team, bringing trusted Kazakh associates into key positions while retaining several familiar figures from the previous administration.October 31, 2026·7 min read
Sindarov Sends World Championship Warning To Gukesh With Stunning Saint Louis WinJavokhir Sindarov has won his final tournament before challenging Gukesh for the world title, producing a spectacular attacking victory over Hikaru Nakamura along the way.October 30, 2026·5 min read
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest Female International Master In HistoryThe English chess prodigy has broken a record held by the legendary Judit Polgar after completing the requirements for the International Master title at the European Club Cup.October 23, 2026·4 min read
Wesley So, Not So Boring After AllThe American grandmaster recovered from a disastrous final-round defeat and a sleepless night to beat Fabiano Caruana in a dramatic playoff and claim his fourth US Championship title.October 23, 2026·4 min read
'I'm Kind Of Just Chill': Rachael Li, 16, Wins US Women's Championship On DebutThe American teenager defeated some of the country's biggest chess names, earned her first IM norm and collected $35,000 in a remarkable breakthrough performance.October 22, 2026·3 min read
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Eyes Third IM Norm After Holding GrandmasterEngland's youngest Woman Grandmaster has bounced back from an opening-round defeat to score 2.5 points from her next three games at the European Club Cup in Montenegro.October 20, 2026·5 min read
Think Magnus Carlsen Is Losing Interest In Chess? Think AgainThe world number-one has signed up for yet another new tournament, this time in Barcelona, as the MOVE Cup launches with a €300,000 prize fund and an equal amount pledged to charity.October 20, 2026·5 min read
FIDE Seeks Legal Opinion Over Russian Championships After Donetsk RowChess's world governing body has told World Chess it has yet to decide whether to recognise the results of controversial championships in Sochi, as it seeks guidance on the consequences of Russia's suspension.October 20, 2026·8 min read
FIDE Election 2026: Everything You Need To KnowTimur Turlov has won the 2026 FIDE presidential election, defeating Wadim Rosenstein 110-85. Full results, candidates and the story of the Samarkand vote.October 18, 2026·20 min read
Donetsk Team Competes In FIDE-Rated Russian Championship Despite Ukraine ProtestA little-noticed tournament in Sochi has become the latest flashpoint in the dispute over Russian chess in occupied Ukraine, raising uncomfortable questions for FIDE's new president, Timur Turlov.October 18, 2026·7 min read
Carlsen Strikes First As Total Chess Begins—But Vaishali Steals The SpotlightTotal Chess·Nov 10·4 min read
Total Chess Pilot: Five Things To Watch As Carlsen Tests Chess's New FormatTotal Chess·Nov 9·5 min read
Carlsen Makes Surprise London Detour For World Rapid & Blitz Champs Warm-UpMagnus Carlsen · World Rapid & Blitz Championships · London Chess Classic·Nov 8·4 min read
