4/5/2025 – Sunil who? He is one of the most successful chess coaches in the USA, running the National Scholastic Chess Foundation (NSCF) teacher training programs. Sunil Weeramantry has looked after literally thousands of budding chess players - including his stepson, who ascended to the top of the chess world. Know who we are talking about. | Pictures by Frederic Friedel and NSCF

4/4/2025 – Our composing tourney, My First Endgame Study, has come to a close, and we are excited to announce the award winners. This inaugural event, a joint venture between the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC) and ChessBase India, drew an impressive response from the chess community, with 35 budding composers submitting a total of 60 entries. The tourney provided a platform for newcomers to showcase their skills and creativity in endgame study composition. We are delighted to present the standout entries that caught the attention of our judge and mentor, Gady Costeff. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their enthusiastic participation. Special thanks are due to Marjan Kovačević, president of the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC), without whose invaluable support and encouragement this event would not have been possible.

4/4/2025 – After a draw in the first game, challenger Tan Zhongyi took the lead in by winning the second encounter of the Women's World Championship match. Tan capitalised on an inaccuracy by the defending champion Ju Wen in the rook ending and went on to score a convincing victory. | Photo: Anna Shtourman

4/4/2025 – Fritz trainers can be very helpful: at the top tournament in St. Louis in mid-March, the two American chess superstars Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana followed the recommendations of Jan Werle. In his two-volume video course, Werle analyses the Catalan Opening. The players followed his recommendations and were well-prepared. | Fotos: ChessBase/Pascal Simon

4/4/2025 – In his new Game of the Week show, Merijn van Delft looks back at the European Championship, which was won by German grandmaster Matthias Blübaum. Merijn analyses one of the decisive games of the tournament: Blübaum's win against Daniil Yuffa, which helped Blübaum win the tournament. | Merijn's show is available on-demand with a ChessBase Premium Account. You can register a Premium account here.

4/4/2025 – On Sunday, April 6 at 6 PM CET, the Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy will host an exclusive lecture by GM Alexander Beliavsky, a distinguished chess strategist and coach. The renowned GM will focus on one of the most critical aspects of chess preparation. Learn from the legend.

4/4/2025 – World Autism Month, beginning with World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, highlights the importance of understanding and inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Chess has emerged as a valuable tool in supporting children with autism, offering structure, cognitive benefits, and opportunities for social interaction. Infinite Chess, in collaboration with the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, is hosting events throughout April to promote awareness, including online meetups and exhibitions. These initiatives aim to foster acceptance and create supportive environments for individuals with autism.

4/3/2025 – Building on the lessons from the previous volumes, Volume 3 shifts the focus to one of the most essential skills in chess: identifying and attacking your opponent’s weaknesses. Whether it’s a weak pawn, a vulnerable king, or poor piece coordination, this course will teach you how to pinpoint the critical targets, prioritise your attack, and execute a clear, effective plan. But strategy alone isn’t enough — you’ll also need tactical awareness!

4/3/2025 – The 2025 Women's World Championship between defending champion Ju Wenjun and challenger Tan Zhongyi began with a cautious and unspectacular draw. Ju Wenjun had white, but could not find a way against Tan Zhongyi's determination to simplify in order not to lose the opening game with black. | Photo: Anna Shtourman

4/3/2025 – In his new Fast & Furious show, Robert Ris takes another look at the Sicilian Taimanov and shows a fine game by Nihal Sarin with this line. | Fast & Furious is available on-demand with a ChessBase Premium Account. You can register a Premium account here.

4/3/2025 – The ChessBase Opening Encyclopedia 2025 has recently been released with many new features and improvements. In an interview ChessBase editor and lecturer Thomas Stark explains how this comprehensive and versatile product is created, what it can do and how to get the most out of it.

4/3/2025 – The 2025 FIDE Women's World Championship officially commenced with a press conference and opening ceremony in Shanghai. Held at the JW Marriott Hotel, the event featured remarks from FIDE officials, local sports representatives and chess dignitaries, highlighting China's rich chess legacy. Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi engaged with journalists before participating in the traditional drawing of lots, which determined Ju would play white in the first game. The championship match begins on 3 April. | Photos: Anna Shtourman