Gerard Piqué Bets On Chess: Why Sports Stars Are Suddenly InvestingGerard Piqué has become the latest sporting superstar to invest in chess, following Erling Haaland, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and others. But what are they betting on?August 17, 2026·6 min read
They're All Turning On Each Other: FIDE Election Turns Into Bunfight Between CandidatesTurlov, Buettner and Rosenstein are fighting like rats in a barrel. One of them has to come out on top.August 13, 2026·7 min read
White Paper: The Proposed Method for Converting Online Ratings Into FIDE Over-the-Board RatingsThis is a work in progress, published in full for community review. Nothing here is final.August 13, 2026·3 min read
FIDE Hands Russia A Propaganda Victory As Russian University Wins World ChampionshipPresident of the Chess Federation of Russia congratulates winning team and hails "wonderful gift to Russian fans." But FIDE says this isn't a team representing Russia.August 9, 2026·6 min read
Girl Dubbed 'Godhana' Crowned Britain’s Youngest-Ever Women's Chess Champ, Aged 11A new generation has taken control of British chess. Enter GM Shreyas Royal and WIM Bodhana Sivanandan.August 9, 2026·5 min read
With Cash Thrown Like Confetti, Esports World Cup Chess Is Ready To Steal The LimelightThe Esports World Cup Chess tournament is back and the big players with pocket the cash—but what would fans prefer to watch: the glitz and glam, or chess?August 7, 2026·6 min read
World Chess Weekly: Olympiad Fever Begins—But Without Magnus, And RussiaOlympiad squads are set, but Magnus Carlsen won't be among them. Praggnanandhaa adds another elite title to his collection, and FIDE finds itself defending a decision.August 7, 2026·4 min read
FIDE Defends Letting Russian Team Enter World Champs Event (Despite Having Banned Russian Teams)The world chess governing body insists a Russian university team is not a Russian national team. Critics say the distinction is just a loophole.August 6, 2026·5 min read
Bodhana Plays Game Of Her Life (She's Only 11) To Beat British GM With 99% AccuracyEarthquake in Coventry as WIM Bodhana Sivanandan obliterates GM Ameet Ghasi.August 4, 2026·3 min read
Tshepiso Lopang Lost the African Chess Presidency by One Vote. She Has Decided to Keep It.Lopang’s four-page refusal to hand over power rests on a bribery complaint — $1,500, according to sources — and one legal precedent. The precedent is about FIDE removing incumbents.July 31, 2026·8 min read
Mr Dodgy Nearly Took Over FIDE. Eighty-Five Federations Thought That Was a Good Idea.Chess Politics·Sep 29·6 min read
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes WGM And Scores Second IM Norm At Chess OlympiadTop players · Chess Olympiad 2026·Sep 27·4 min read
Turlov Backs Russia Suspension—As Former Russian Sports Minister Joins FIDE LeadershipChess Politics·Sep 27·5 min read
Term of the dayChess SkewerThe reverse of a pin: the valuable piece is hit first and the one behind it falls.
