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Chess Team Secures First Collegiate League Championship – News Center

UT Dallas Chess Team Achieves Historic Success in Collegiate Competitions Highlights Include Championship Victory, Strong Women's Cup Performance, and World Championship Qualifying Efforts UT Dallas Chess...

Nepomniachtchi Breaks 20-Month Title Drought on Tuesday

Titled Tuesday Highlights: Ian Nepomniachtchi Triumphs in Dramatic Showdown Amidst Increased Participation Dramatic Showdown at Titled Tuesday: Nepomniachtchi Triumphs in Tiebreaks May 12, 2026 — The...

Timur Gareyev Sets Record with 48 Blindfolded Chess Games – Officially Recognized by Guinness

GM Timur Gareyev Sets New Guinness World Record with 48 Simultaneous Blindfold Chess Games in Las Vegas Grandmaster Timur Gareyev Sets New Blindfold Chess Record...

Esports Foundation and JioBLAST Unveil India Rising: Road to EWC 2026

Over 10,000 Players Set to Compete in Qualifiers for Mumbai's Live Esports Festival Over 10,000 Players Set to Compete in Qualifiers for India Rising: Road...

Unraveling the Genius: Mezrich’s Checkmate Delves into the Niemann-Carlsen Controversy

Unraveling the Chess Scandal: Ben Mezrich's "Checkmate" Explores the Carlsen-Niemann Controversy Title: New Book Unveils the Chess Scandal of the Century: Ben Mezrich's 'Checkmate' Dives...

Magnus Carlsen Addresses Hans Niemann’s Claims of Blocking Tournament Entries: ‘I Am Not Involved…’ – Firstpost

Magnus Carlsen Responds to Hans Niemann's Accusations of Tournament Manipulation Magnus Carlsen Responds to Hans Niemann's Claims of Tournament Manipulation In a dramatic escalation of tensions...

Al Mudahka Named Vice President of the Gulf Chess Federation

Qatar Chess Association President Appointed Vice President of Gulf Chess Federation for 2026-27 Term Qatar Chess Association President Mohammed Al Mudahka Appointed Vice President of...

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