Tournaments and Events

Esipenko Lost Again in the Candidates Tournament. What Have You Done, Andrey?! You cannot afford a slow start in the...

A Brilliant Combination by a Russian Chess Player at the 2026 Women’s Candidates. Her Opponent Was in Despair! There are...

Day in Sports History: On April 3, 1975, Anatoly Karpov Became World Champion In sports history, there are dates that...

A 20-Year-Old Is Crushing Everyone at the Candidates Tournament. What Makes Sindarov So Strong? There is rarely room for fairy...

Esipenko Lost to Giri in Paphos. A Defeat That Hurts in the Standings but Does Not End His Tournament The...

Goryachkina Drew in the Fourth Round of the Women’s Candidates Tournament. A Half-Point That Kept Her Close to the Leaders...

Goryachkina Drew in Round 3 of the Women’s Candidates Tournament. Half a Point That Still Felt Like a Missed Chance...

Ian Nepomniachtchi Has Returned to 18th Place in the FIDE Ratings. Why This Matters More Than It Seems In elite...

Lagno Defeated Tan Zhongyi in Round 3 of the Women’s Candidates Tournament. The Russian Player Already Has 2 Points out...

Esipenko Held Firm Against Nakamura: A Draw That May Matter More Than It Seems At the Candidates Tournament, there are...