London Chess Classic Reveals A Field That Reflects Chess's Changing OrderNodirbek Abdusattorov returns to defend his title against a field mixing established stars, rising talents and British veterans—as London's flagship tournament looks to the future.October 10, 2026·6 min read
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Wins All 17 Games In Remarkable Blitz RunEngland's record-breaking chess prodigy continued her extraordinary year with a perfect score at the Belfast qualifier for the UK Open Blitz Championships.October 10, 2026·2 min read
FIDE Faces Questions Over Israeli Players At World Championship In MalaysiaThe World Amateur Chess Championships are due to take place in Malaysia next month despite entry restrictions on Israeli citizens that appear to conflict with FIDE's own commitment to equal access.October 10, 2026·6 min read
Russia Seeks 'Hundreds Of Millions' In Assets From New FIDE President TurlovIt's been a week since Timur Turlov was elected FIDE president. Already, he is grappling with the consequences of putting himself on the world stage.October 4, 2026·7 min read
Kasparov Says US And Lithuanian Security Services Warned His Life Was In DangerFor chess great Garry Kasparov, alleged Russian plots to assassinate Kremlin opponents abroad are no laughing matter.October 3, 2026·4 min read
FIDE To Launch Official Chess960 Rating SystemMagnus Carlsen has another ratings list to top after FIDE announced players will have an official FIDE rating for Fischer Random Chess from 2027—but the move may also provide a test of how popular the format really is.October 3, 2026·4 min read
Gukesh vs Sindarov: The World Championship Countdown Starts NowThe Olympiad is over. The next time GM Gukesh D and GM Javokhir Sindarov become the centre of the chess world's attention, the World Championship will be on the line.October 3, 2026·7 min read
Mr Dodgy Nearly Took Over FIDE. Eighty-Five Federations Thought That Was a Good Idea.Timur Turlov won the FIDE presidency 110 to 85 in Samarkand. The 85 is the number worth worrying about, or celebrating, and I have not decided which.September 29, 2026·6 min read
Chess Olympiad 2026: Everything You Need To KnowThe 2026 Chess Olympiad is over—and Uzbekistan and China are the champions. A record 400 teams descended on Samarkand for 11 rounds of extraordinary chess, controversy, politics and drama. Here is everything that happened.September 27, 2026·20 min read
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes WGM And Scores Second IM Norm At Chess OlympiadBodhana Sivanandan arrived at the Chess Olympiad aged 11 and was asked to lead England from board one. She leaves Samarkand having completed the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster title—and with a second International Master norm putting her well on the way towards an even bigger title.September 27, 2026·4 min read
FIDE Seeks Legal Opinion Over Russian Championships After Donetsk RowChess Politics·Oct 20·8 min read
Term of the dayChess ForkOne move, two threats: a fork attacks two pieces at once, and only one can be saved.
Game of the dayHow much chess do you actually know?Think you know chess? Eight questions, from easy to unfair. Your score becomes a rating, and we'll tell you how many people you're ahead of.
