How a random chess variant won over the world’s best players
In a big barn opposite the castle, a crowd has gathered. On stage is a towering man, the owner of Weissenhaus. Jan Henric Buettner, lit by red lights against a dark curtain, grips the back of a large, ...
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Esports World Cup 2025 Chess debut : From Magnus Carlsen to Arjun Erigaisi, know all the players, teams competing, prize money and format
The highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025 is set to feature competitive chess for the first time, with leading esports ...
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Chess at Esports World Cup 2025: Who are the players, which teams are competing, what is the prize money and format details
Ten esports teams have already entered the chess arena, with Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi signing with esports side Gen ...
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World No.1 Magnus Carlsen to face off World Champion D Gukesh at this event, know all about the showdown
The much-anticipated second leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 has been officially confirmed for April in Paris.
Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen set to battle against D Gukesh, Hans Niemann in second leg at Paris
The second leg of the Freestyle Chess tournament in Paris has been confirmed for April. It is set for an electrifying ...
New Delhi to host FIDE World Cup; Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi ‘prime candidates’ to host event
An AICF official said that India will also make a bid to host the 2026 World Championship, where Gukesh will defend his crown ...
New Delhi to host Fide World Cup this year
The Fide Chess World Cup will be hosted in New Delhi from October 31 to November 27, marking a significant chess event ...
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Every chess player signed to an esports organisation ahead of EWC
Chess players continue to sign with esports organisations. Ahead of the Esports World Cup, find out which orgs have expanded ...
The 2025 American Cup: Showcasing America's Top Chess Talents
The 2025 American Cup hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, set to take place at World Chess Hall of Fame March 15-24, promises to be a defining event in the world of chess. As one of the most ...
Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh among elite chess stars to battle in Paris with $750,000 at stake
The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 heads to Paris from April 7 to 14, featuring 12 top grandmasters competing for a ...
D Gukesh climbs to career-high rank in latest FIDE standings, Viswanathan Anand slips out of top-ten
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high No. 3 rankings in the latest FIDE classical ratings list, further establishing his position as one of the best GMs currently. The latest ...
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Gukesh attains career-best number three ranking
India's reigning world champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high number three ranking, while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa broke back into the top 10 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on ...