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Did Dubov Beat the World's Best Prep'd Grandmaster From His Bed? He Did.Daniil Dubov beat Javokhir Sindarov — the reigning Candidates champion, the most prepared player in chess, the man with a World Championship match already on his calendar — three games to zero on Thursday. He did this from his bed.April 24, 2026·2 min read

Anish Giri Asks FIDE to Pay for Its Own CircuitAnish Giri went on ChessBase India this week and asked, on camera, if FIDE might consider paying for the tournament series that bears its name.April 20, 2026·3 min read

Ding Liren Is Back: World Champion Returns To Classical Action This MonthHe's been commentating on the Candidates and has tournaments lined-up. But in what condition will China's former world champion be in when he returns?April 8, 2026·3 min read

Uzbekistan Has a New National Hero. Please, Nobody Tell the President Yet.Javokhir Sindarov is 5.5 out of 6 at the FIDE Candidates. A country of 36 million is holding its breath. April 4, 2026·2 min read

Hikaru Nakamura Is Not a Chess Player Anymore. He Is Your BossHe lost a game at the Candidates Tournament. He handled it the way your boss handles it when his team misses a deadline. Which is to say: very well.April 4, 2026·2 min read

The Relaxation Room Is Not a Content OpportunityUnless you're winning. In which case, apparently, it is.April 3, 2026·4 min read

England Has A New Top Female Player—She's 11 Years OldWIM Bodhana Sivanandan is blazing a trail through British chess. She's the best thing that's ever happened to the women's game there.April 1, 2026·4 min read

World Chess Champ Gukesh Scales Back Schedule After Poor Run of FormThe Indian star has had a rough start to 2026. Now he says he needs to prioritise training before his title defence.March 31, 2026·4 min read

German Chess Unites Behind 'Underdog': Bluebaum Handed €86,000 To Win CandidatesGermany really, really, REALLY wants it sole competitor at the FIDE Candidates to win.March 24, 2026·4 min read

'Bad Move': Cyprus Chess Chief Dismisses Koneru's Safety Fears As FIDE Doubles-DownGM Humpy Koneru's withdrawl from next week's flagship FIDE Candidates tournament has caused a stir. The hosts aren't happy.March 24, 2026·4 min read

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One move, two threats: a fork attacks two pieces at once, and only one can be saved.

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