Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, the top-two players in the world, took part in a unique game of chess organised by BETBY at ICE Barcelona, one of the world's largest iGaming and gaming-tech trade shows.
American chess star Daniel Naroditsky, who was found dead in Charlotte in October, had multiple drugs in his system at time of death, a toxicology report has said.
Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess in 2026, where he claimed his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen in 2024.
Hans Niemann stunned India's Aravindh Chithambaram at Tata Steel Chess 2026 with stunning queen sacrifice as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa failed to pick up a win in the fourth round.
Magnus Carlsen’s former second Daniil Dubov stirred up a hornet’s nest by saying that Hans Niemann’s strong form does not erase cheating doubts against the American grandmaster.
Magnus Carlsen had decided against defending his title in the 2023 Classical World Championship after winning it five consecutive times, and has since been critical not just of chess' showpiece event but also of FIDE in general.
Arjun Erigaisi was among five players tied for the first spot after three rounds in the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament after playing out a 34-move draw with world champion D Gukesh. Defending champion R Praggnanandhaa, meanwhile, collected half-a-point with a draw against Thai Dai Van Nguyen.
R Praggnanandhaa poor form continues in Tata Steel Chess 2026 as he has suffered two back-to-back defeats, while world champion D Gukesh is yet to win a match.
Round 1 of Tata Steel Chess 2026 in Wijk aan Zee saw dramatic games after a delayed start due to protests. Hans Niemann, Vincent Keymer, and Arjun Erigaisi won in the Masters, while world champion Gukesh drew with Sindarov.
The 88th edition of the prestigious Tata Steel Chess tournament, which features defending champion R Praggnanandhaa and world champion D Gukesh, was off to a delayed start at Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands on Saturday.
Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026 is set to begin on January 17 in Wijk aan Zee and will feature top players in the Masters and Challengers events. Here’s all you need to know about players, format, time control and pairings.
D Gukesh will be cutting down on some tournaments in 2026 with the World Championship defence coming up late this year, revealed his coach as he spoke about the pressure felt by the Chess world champion.
'I do not share the idea that Gukesh is somehow not a proper World Champion,' Magnus Carlsen’s former second slams Indian Grandmaster's critics.
Arjun Erigaisi will be up against some of the biggest names on the circuit as he aims to win the FIDE Freestyle Chess Championship that takes place in February.
Bibisara Assaubayeva, the three-time Women’s World Blitz Champion, is one of the most dominant speed chess players of this generation.
American GM Wesley So criticised FIDE for the introduction of the 'Total Chess World Championship' and the 'FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship' in addition to the governing body's existing events to crown world champions in the Classical, Rapid and Blitz formats.
Magnus Carlsen has confirmed his participation in Norway Chess 2026, ending speculation over his future in classical chess as the elite tournament moves from Stavanger to Oslo for the first time.
The Women’s section also ended with a thrilling playoff that saw another American Carissa Yip hold her nerve to lift the trophy. India's Vantika Agarwal finished runner-up.
Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa has admitted his form has dipped after a packed 2025 schedule, saying continuous tournaments affected his play. His comments have come ahead of the 2026 Candidates.
The top-ranked Indian player across formats, Arjun was on a roll to start the blitz section of the event. Having finished behind champion Nihal Sarin and runner-up Anand in the rapid section, Arjun strung together five straight wins to establish himself as the favourite in blitz.
Wesley So has clarified the draw controversy with R Praggnanandhaa at the 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Rapid. Nihal Sarin won the Open title in an emotional finish for the second time in his career.
FIDE had organised two Fischer Random World Championships in 2019 and 2022. Nakamura was the winner of the second tournament and he seems to be content with that.
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand.
FIDE has introduced a revamped Circuit with a new two-year format from 2026. The changes include stricter balance rules and a clearer qualification path to the 2028 Candidates Tournament.
Anand bounced back with wins against Hans Niemann and Volodar Murzin to continue his lead. Sarin earned three wins on the day and led with Anand at 4.5/6 points.
FIDE and Freestyle Chess had engaged in a heated feud last year but have finally joined hands to organise a World Championship in Weissenhaus next month.
Faustino Oro, nicknamed Messi of Chess, has made heads turn around the chess world with the prodigy getting a lot of praise from several great players.
Magnus Carlsen had declared in 2024 that he was "at full war with FIDE" after the chess governing body had denied permission to privately crown a freestyle chess world champion.
The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 begins in Kolkata with stars like Viswanathan Anand, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidhit Gujrathi in action, while D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen will be absent.
Magnus Carlsen had angrily slammed the table after his defeat against D Gukesh during Norway Chess in June and produced an encore of the outburst after losing to Arjun Erigaisi in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships last month.