GM Hans Niemann won the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland, the biggest tournament win of his career so far, to earn the $50,000 first prize. Following up on last year’s winner, GM Vladimir Fedoseev, it’s the second year in a row that a wildcard …
History was made when IM Faustino Oro sealed his final grandmaster norm with a round to spare at the Sardinia World Chess Festival in Italy on Saturday. The Argentinian «Messi of Chess» becomes the second-youngest player ever to earn the title.
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Argentinian prodigy IM Faustino Oro continues to break barriers. In recent weeks, he climbed to fifth on the Chess.com blitz leaderboard. On Saturday, the youngster begins his hunt for his final grandmaster norm, which could make him the youngest …
GM Koneru Humpy has announced her withdrawal from the FIDE Women’s Candidates, citing safety concerns ahead of the event in Cyprus. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed that GM Anna Muzychuk will replace her.
On Sunday, the Indian…