3/19/2025 – The fourth day of the American Cup saw intense battles in the semifinals of the Champions Bracket. Hikaru Nakamura secured his spot in the final by defeating Leinier Dominguez in the second classical game, while Fabiano Caruana edged out Levon Aronian in a blitz playoff after two drawn classical games. In the women's event, Alice Lee advanced with a draw, while Tatev Abrahamyan won a playoff against Carissa Yip. The finals will feature Nakamura v. Caruana and Lee v. Abrahamyan. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

3/18/2025 – The living chess legend from Argentina, Oscar Panno, celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday. The Argentine ranks sixth on the list of the oldest living chess grandmasters. His international career began in 1953 when he won the U20 World Championship. A number of remarkable achievements followed in what turned out to be a memorable chess career.

3/17/2025 – The American Cup's brackets are taking shape after two days of classical games ended in draws, leading to decisive playoffs. Hikaru Nakamura, Leinier Dominguez, Levon Aronian and Fabiano Caruana advanced in the Champions Bracket, while their opponents moved to the Elimination Bracket. In the women's event, Alice Lee, Irina Krush, Carissa Yip and Tatev Abrahamyan (pictured) secured victories to progress. | Photo: Crystal Fuller

3/12/2025 – The 2025 European Championship kicks off on Saturday in Eforie-Nord, Romania. As well as a €100,000 prize fund, the players will have the chance to qualify for the World Cup - with the top 20 players qualifying for the World Cup.

3/12/2025 – The Serbian Chess Federation organised its 56th International Women's Tournament in Belgrade from 1 to 9 March, on the occasion of International Women's Day on 8 March. German WGM Josefine Heinemann won with 7.0/9 and finished a full point ahead of IM Bhakhti Kulkarni from India. | Photos: Tournament page

3/11/2025 – Magnus Carlsen representend his team Offerspill last weekend at the end of this year's Norwegian Elite Series and won all the three games he played. However, it was not enough to win the championship. Vålerenga (pictured) became Norwegian team champions ahead of OSS and Offerspill. | Photo: Kaido Kulaots via Facebook

3/8/2025 – Efim Geller was born on 8 March 1925, a hundred years ago today. Between 1950 and 1970, he was one of the best players in the world, even though he never managed to become world champion. Geller's record against the world champions is remarkable - mostly positive. | Photo: Hugo van Gelderen (Anefo)

3/7/2025 – Fabiano Caruana won the Champions Showdown 2025 in Saint Louis. On the last day of action, Caruana defended his lead in the three-game mini-match against Ray Robson with victories in blitz and the semi-classical game. Wesley So finished second, ahead of Levon Aronian. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

3/6/2025 – The Tata Steel tournament in Wijk has caused the biggest changes in the current world rankings. Among the winners is World Champion Gukesh, among the losers are Caruana, Erigaisi and also Keymer, who lost some points and places. In the country list, Germany is the best of the rest behind the four chess superpowers USA, India, China and Russia.

3/5/2025 – Nowadays, you have to be careful with your old clothes so as not to violate sustainability laws. The best thing to do is to give your old clothes to a relative or friend. Or you can sell them on the internet. That's what Magnus Carlsen did, and he is probably happy with the proceeds.

3/5/2025 – After five draws in the sixth round of the Masters tournament at the Prague Chess Festival, there were no changes in the standings. Aravindh Chithambaram and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remain in the shared lead. Despite ending in a draw, the duel between Sam Shankland and Pragg featured an exciting tactical battle. | Photo: Petr Vrabec

2/27/2025 – Composer and musician Jason Kouchak draws much of his musical inspiration from his love of chess, which he shares with many friends. Last autumn Kouchak found inspiration for a composition while walking along London's King's Road, and in the New Year he repeated the journey of the Lewis Chessmen - with music and in the opposite direction. | Photos: Julian Paix, unless otherwise indicated

2/26/2025 – The seventh round featured dramatic events at the Women's Grand Prix in Monaco. Tan Zhongyi and Kateryna Lagno played an exciting and long game with a total of six queens appearing on the board. The game between Humpy Koneru and Sarasadat Khademalsharieh ended curiously. The Spaniard gave up in a draw position - not for the first time. | Photo: FIDE / Niki Riga

2/21/2025 – This week Magnus Carlsen was a guest of Joe Rogan, host of the very popular podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience". In a two hour interview Carlsen talked about the beginning of his chess career, chess engines, Hans Niemann, golf, creativity, how Vishy Anand and Garry Kasparov helped him to a deeper understanding of chess, his continuing passion for the game and the highlights of his career.

2/21/2025 – At the last World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York, Magnus Carlsen was reprimanded for violating the FIDE dress code by wearing jeans. This led to a dispute that attracted a lot of media attention. Carlsen is now making the best of it by auctioning off the jeans on Ebay for charity. You can still bid. | Photos: Magnus Carlsen via Ebay

2/20/2025 – Magnus Carlsen continues to dominate the strongest online tournaments in the world. In the Chessable Masters, he first defeated Arjun Erigaisi on the second day of the playoffs in a close match, and then obtained a clear victory over none other than Hikaru Nakamura. The Norwegian thus reached the Grand Final, which will be played on Friday.

2/19/2025 – Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja reached the semifinals of the winners' bracket in the knockout phase of the Chessable Masters. Firouzja managed to defeat Fabiano Caruana in a contested match that went to tiebreaks. | Photo: Grand Chess Tour / Lennart Ootes

2/14/2025 – Vincent Keymer has done it. After knocking out Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen, the German number one in classical chess also won the final against Fabiano Caruana. After winning the first game of the match on Thursday, Keymer achieved the draw he needed in the second game. | Photo: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes