Aswath S Wins Serbia Open 2026 Just After Becoming India's 98th Grandmaster

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Breaking 26 Jul 2026

Akopian Wins U.S. Senior Championship

GM Vladimir Akopian defeated top-seeded GM Alexander Onischuk in a blitz tiebreak playoff to win the 2026 U.S. Senior Championship held at the Saint Louis Chess...

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Tournament 25 Jul 2026

Aswath S Wins Serbia Open 2026 Just After Becoming India's 98th Grandmaster

Aswath S scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to clinch the Serbia Open 2026 (Masters). A remarkable performance that further strengthens India's rising chess wave.

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Breaking 25 Jul 2026

Gukesh D Climbs to World No. 3 in Latest FIDE Ratings

India's teenage superstar D Gukesh reaches the World No. 3 spot in live FIDE ratings, closing in on the historic 2800 Elo rating barrier.

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India 25 Jul 2026

India Wins 4 Medals at Asian Youth Chess Championship

The Indian junior chess team wins two golds, one silver, and one bronze, dominating the medal table in the Asian Youth Chess Championships.

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Breaking 25 Jul 2026

20-Point Comeback Seals Stunning Tiebreak Victory For Le

Against all odds, Vietnamese GM Tuan Minh Le produced one of the most unexpected comebacks in Bullet Brawl after closing a 20-point gap in 16 minutes a...

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FIDE 24 Jul 2026

Viswanathan Anand Takes Charge as FIDE Interim President

Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has officially taken charge as the Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

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Tournament 24 Jul 2026

Arjun Erigaisi Qualifies for Sinquefield Cup 2026

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi secures FIDE wildcard qualification to join Carlsen, Nakamura, and Gukesh at the upcoming Grand Chess Tour final leg.

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FIDE 24 Jul 2026

FIDE Announces Major Changes in Rating System

In an effort to counter rating deflation, FIDE has introduced an upward rating adjustment for lower-tier players and compressed junior Elo scales.

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Breaking 24 Jul 2026

Aronian Wins Biel Masters 2026

GM Levon Aronian emerged as the winner of the Biel Masters—Grandmasters Triathlon event of the Biel Chess Festival, Switzerland, pocketing the top pri...

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Breaking 24 Jul 2026

Alice Lee Eliminates Women's World Champion With 6-Point Margin

IM Alice Lee upset Women's World Champion and reigning WSCC Champion GM Ju Wenjun on Friday in the 2026 Women's Speed Chess Championship Quarterfinals. ...

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Breaking 24 Jul 2026

Fedoseev Adopts The Field In 3 0 Thursday

In chess slang, adoption means beating an opponent 10 games in a row. It's an impressive accomplishment against any strong player, but GM Vladimir Fedoseev ...

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Breaking 24 Jul 2026

Timur Turlov Bids To Become FIDE President, Vishy Anand As Deputy

Moscow-born Kazakh billionaire Timur Turlov has put himself forward as a candidate to become FIDE president, with GM Viswanathan Anand as his deputy. Turlov was...

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Analysis 23 Jul 2026

The Most Brilliant Games from Norway Chess 2026

A detailed look at the tactical masterpieces and positional squeezes from the Stavanger tournament, including Firouzja's knight sacrifice.

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Interviews 22 Jul 2026

Praggnanandhaa: My Journey, Mindset & Future Goals

Stavanger champion R Praggnanandhaa sits down to discuss training routines, handling high-pressure match situations, and his future cycle ambitions.

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World 06 Jul 2026

Titled Arenas Announcement — July to September 2026

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World 02 Jul 2026

Lichess Game of the Month: May '26

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Breaking 6 Jun 2026

Praggnanandhaa Creates History, Wins Norway Chess 2026 Title

R Praggnanandhaa wins the prestigious Norway Chess 2026 crown in Stavanger after a dramatic final round victory against Keymer.

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Tournament 6 Jun 2026

Magnus Carlsen Dominates Gukesh in Norway Chess Final Round

Magnus Carlsen outplays challenger D Gukesh in a masterful double-rook endgame to secure second place at Stavanger.

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Tournament 22 Apr 2026

Vaishali R Wins Womens Candidates Tournament

R Vaishali secures the Challenger ticket to play Ju Wenjun in the World Championship match after a five-game winning streak in Toronto.

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World 06 Apr 2026

Lichess and Take Take Take Sign Cooperation Agreement

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World 24 Mar 2026

Lichess Mobile App Update

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World 18 Feb 2026

Announcing the ChessMood 20/20 Grand Prix 2026

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World 14 Feb 2026

Streamer Arenas Announcement — February to July 2026

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Breaking 30 Dec 2025

Nihal Sarin Wins Gold at World Blitz Championship

Speed chess king Nihal Sarin captures the World Blitz Championship title, outcalculating Vachier-Lagrave in a dramatic time scramble.

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