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India stays in the hunt, while a surprise victory by Uzbekistan’s second team shakes up the race With just two rounds remaining, the race at the top has become increasingly unpredictable. Uzbekistan...
46th Olympiad: Two Tight Races Entering Final Weekend JJ Lang Fri, 09/25/2026 - 13:13 Team USA’s shot at gold took a significant hit in the Open after today’s 2½–1½ loss against hosts Uzbekist...
In a day full of miracles and turnarounds, Uzbekistan has regained sole lead of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 after beating the U.S. in round nine. GM Wesley So beat World Championship Challenger Javok...
They aren't playing in the Olympiad, but GMs Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura both competed in the first 3 0 Thursday on September 24. Both players joined a tie atop the standings, with Carlsen taki...
The ChessMom Project has doubled in size since its debut in Budapest, giving 12 players the opportunity to compete at the 2026 Chess Olympiad while travelling with their young children and caregivers....
How can 64 squares become a space for freedom, rehabilitation, communication and human connection? This question was at the heart of the Social Chess Blitz Talks, a new format presented in Samarkand b...
Germany ended Uzbekistan's streak of 7/7 match wins in round eight of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 after winning their encounter 2.5-1.5. As in the previous round, the brothers GM Frederik Svane and G...
46th Olympiad: Now The Fun Starts JJ Lang Tue, 09/22/2026 - 15:08 Both USA teams enter Tuesday’s rest day after a tough couple of rounds, with the Open team tied for fourth at 10/12 and the Women’...
The Greek Chess Federation (ESO) convened an extraordinary meeting on 16th of September 2026, following the passing of the Federation’s Honorary President, and former President, Mr. Georgios Makropo...
Notice of Planned Server Maintenance on September 22 JJ Lang Mon, 09/21/2026 - 16:18 The US Chess server will be undergoing planned maintenance during the day on Tuesday, September 22, starting at 8 a...
European Chess Union (ECU) and Montenegro Chess Federation (MCF) have the honour to invite all the National federations affiliated to ECU to participate in the 41st European Chess Club Cup and the 30t...
“While fully supporting all necessary efforts to resolve the visa issues as quickly as possible and to ensure the participation of all eligible delegates, the European Chess Union does not support t...
With its landmark 30th season approaching, TCEC is set to enter a new chapter in its history, with the Swiss competition taking center stage as the first major event of the season. The milestone seaso...
Bodhana Sivanandan crowned Britain’s youngest-ever Women’s champion at 11 years old. Records tumbled at the biggest-ever British Chess Championships as the nine-day event in Coventry ended with tw...
Grandmaster (GM) Praggnanandhaa won his first Rapid & Blitz title at the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club as the first U.S. leg of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT). The I...