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World Chess Weekly: World Cup Sorted, Candidates Sorted, Now for the London Chess Classic
It's been a momentous and important week in chess as a 19-year-old outsider won the World Cup and all the spots for the 2026 Candidates tournament have been filled. At last.
28 Nov
11:27
1 min
World Chess Weekly: It's ALL About The World Cup, And We're On Tenterhooks
Ok, not everything in the chess world this week has been happening in Goa. But it seems that way. The excitement has been deafening.
14 Nov
09:48
1 min
World Chess Weekly: World Cup Shows Off Game In All Its Glory
Goa's World Cup is giving chess fans the warm feeling they need after recent tough times. It's great getting back down to business.
7 Nov
10:36
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Magnus Rules Again As World Cup Starts (Without Him)
While the sad controversy over Daniel Naroditsy's death rumbles on, the chess world hasn't stood still this week. Particularly, GM Magnus Carlsen.
31 Oct
09:58
1 min
World Chess Weekly: Wesley Leads U.S. Champs, Gukesh Gears Up For Euro Club Cup
Giving you the top lines from all the major tournaments. This week, the U.S. Champs in Saint Louis, the end of the European Team Champs, and the start of another top European event.
16 Oct
10:15
1 min