World of chess

After draws, draws and more draws in St Louis this summer, someone has finally won a classical game. GM Praggnanandhaa R broke the deadlock with a huge victory over GM Vincent Keymer.

The Grand Chess Tour Finals, the climax of one of the most prestigious competitions in chess, have begun. Yet, these days, chess doesn't seem to have much of a climax. It just keeps going.

The world's biggest team chess event returns in September. From India's attempt at an historic double defence to a World Championship preview on Uzbek soil, here are seven stories that could define the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

The 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?

India's chess revolution has already conquered the world's biggest stages. Now its influence could extend to one of the game's oldest tournaments.

The French star has chosen the Grand Chess Tour. With Carlsen, Nakamura and Firouzja playing in Paris, he has more chance of winning.

First, it was football fans getting their heads around a new format for a beloved tournament. Now, it's chess.

The 2026 Cairns Cup announcement, the expanding WR Women's Chess Tour and Norway Chess Women's commitment to equal prize money underline the remarkable growth of elite women's chess.

No one does drama quite like Alireza Firouzja. After seeing a seemingly comfortable lead evaporate on the final day, the French star survived an historic Armageddon tiebreak to win the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia.

Uzbekistan and India have dominated chess over the past year—but in Hong Kong it was the Chinese team Dragon Chilling that was awakened at FIDE's glitzy team tournament.