World of chess

While rumblings in the world of chess politics continue, attention is turning to one of the most beloved events in the calendar: the annual "chess Wimbledon" at Wijk aan Zee.

The new year has got off to a flyer in the world of chess news. Headlines aplenty, albeit not about the game actually being played.

The highs and lows of chess were laid bare this week as the World Rapid & Blitz ended in Doha, while troubles off the board continue.

The players have arrived, a slightly cringe opening ceremony done, the press conference finished, and we're all set for the big seasonal showdown: the World Rapid & Blitz.

It's been a hugely important week for chess. We look at the stories that made the headlines.

The relationship between FIDE and Freestyle Chess appears to be thawing. Meanwhile, FIDE's next big row is just around the corner.

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.

Ok, not everything in the chess world this week has been happening in Goa. But it seems that way. The excitement has been deafening.

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.

While the sad controversy over Daniel Naroditsy's death rumbles on, the chess world hasn't stood still this week. Particularly, GM Magnus Carlsen.