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World Chess Weekly: Gukesh Still Searching For Form As Sindarov Lines Up Challenge
The countdown to the next World Chess Championship has begun. From this point on, every move will be scrutinised.
Yesterday
17:46
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Prince Sindarov On The Brink Of History As Gukesh Finds Form In Menorca
The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is Javokhir Sindarov's to lose now. Can he keep his nerve?
10 Apr
15:42
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Sindarov Sizzles At The Candidates—But Carlsen's Also In Action In Karlsruhe
Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov establishes a stranglehold in Cyprus as a row breaks out over anti-cheating. Meanwhile, another top-class event gets under way.
2 Apr
19:14
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Candidates Special—The Most Gruelling Event In Chess. Here. We. Go!
The moment has come: here's everything you need to know about the FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
28 Mar
20:16
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Everyone Wants To Call The Candidates Early
The final countdown for the FIDE Candidates has started and the commentators and top players are out in force with their opinions.
19 Mar
20:16
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World Chess Weekly: Ding Hints At Return As His Conqueror Gukesh Faces Scrutiny
Much has been said and written about the form of current World Champ Gukesh D. But this week the former champ also came out with some interesting words.
12 Mar
20:34
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Oro's Record Bid Fails As Gukesh Says Sorry For Poor Form
12-year-old IM Faustino Oro gave it his best shot, but couldn't quite make it over the line in his bid to be the youngest grandmaster in history.
5 Mar
21:57
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Faustino Oro Says He's Not 'Obsessing Over The Norm'
The 12-year-old hotshot starts his bid for history at the Aeroflot Open in Moscow this weekend—but claims he's not too bothered about it.
26 Feb
19:05
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Big Chess Organisers Vie For Visibility
The baby projects of two businessmen made significant announcements this week. FIDE, as always, was lurking in the background.
19 Feb
20:25
1 min
World Chess Weekly: FIDE Freestyle Chess World Champs Kick Off In Weissenhaus
GM Magnus Carlsen heads an eight-player field vying to be the first winner of a new world title. But how important is it really?
12 Feb
20:35
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