11/18/2024 – The President Cup returns for its third edition from 21 to 28 November in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Featuring two 9-round Swiss opens and a $69,000 prize fund, the event will showcase some of the region's finest talent, including Uzbekistan's Olympiad stars Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov, alongside Iran's Parham Maghsoodloo and Amin Tabatabaei. Adding to the excitement is a strong Indian contingent, featuring the likes of Nihal Sarin and Abhimanyu Puranik.

11/18/2024 – The Tata Steel Chess India tournament concluded with Magnus Carlsen and Kateryna Lagno winning the blitz sections. Carlsen secured double gold, winning both the rapid and blitz events in the open section, much like he did in 2019. While Carlsen prevailed by a 1½-point margin over Wesley So, Lagno edged out Valentina Gunina by half a point, though she had already secured overall victory with a round to spare. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/16/2024 – The Tata Steel India Blitz tournament began with fast-paced, exciting action in Kolkata, as Magnus Carlsen and Kateryna Lagno (pictured) took the lead in the open and women's sections, respectively. Carlsen, fresh off his rapid triumph, scored 6½/9 on Saturday despite a key loss to Arjun Erigaisi, while Lagno impressed with an undefeated 7/9, securing five wins and four draws. Close behind, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Valentina Gunina sit in second place in their respective sections. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/16/2024 – The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament concluded with dominant performances by Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandra Goryachkina. Both players remained undefeated and secured their respective titles with a round to spare, finishing with 7/9 scores. Carlsen claimed his ninth tournament victory of 2024, while Goryachkina triumphed by finishing 1½ points ahead of her closest rival, Nana Dzagnidze. The competition now shifts to the blitz section, a double round-robin with a 3+2 time control. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/15/2024 – Day two of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament saw Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandra Goryachkina rise to sole leads in the open and women's sections, respectively. Carlsen, with victories over top players including Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, holds a half-point edge over Nodirbek Abdusattorov, setting up a tense final day of rapid play. Goryachkina's dominance, including three wins on Thursday, has placed her a full point ahead of Nana Dzagnidze in the women's event. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/13/2024 – Round five of the European Chess Championship saw Ivan Cheparinov and Aleksandar Indjic joining Frederik Svane and Maksim Chigaev in the lead after scoring crucial wins. While Svane and Chigaev quickly agreed to a draw, Cheparinov battled through a gruelling 106 moves to defeat Nikita Petrov, while Indjic secured a swift checkmate against Felix Blohberger in only 29 moves. These four co-leaders will face each other in round six, with 28 closely trailing players, including top seeds Vladimir Fedoseev and Bogdan-Daniel Deac, eager to challenge for the top. | Photo: Mark Livshitz

11/12/2024 – The Chennai Grand Masters tournament concluded with a thrilling final round in the Masters section. In a surprising turn, Aravindh Chithambaram emerged victorious after defeating Parham Maghsoodloo and then besting elite players Arjun Erigaisi and Levon Aronian in tiebreaks. Meanwhile, in the Challengers, 18-year-old Pranav Venkatesh maintained his lead by holding Leon Luke Mendonca to a draw, securing first place and a spot in next year's Masters section. | Photos: Aditya Sur Roy and Anmol Bhargav

11/11/2024 – The European Individual Chess Championship is underway in Petrovac, Montenegro, gathering 388 players from across Europe in an intense 11-round Swiss tournament that runs until 19 November. With four former champions in the mix, the event promises thrilling encounters. After three rounds, ten players hold perfect scores, including 13-year-old prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (pictured) and several seasoned grandmasters. This high-stakes battle will determine who claims 20 spots in the next edition of the World Cup. | Photo: Mark Livshitz

11/11/2024 – In round 6 of the Masters section in Chennai, Arjun Erigaisi’s first loss of the event - against Aravindh Chithambaram - left him tied with Levon Aronian for the lead as the tournament heads into a crucial final round. Meanwhile, in the Challengers, the title will be decided in a head-to-head clash between Pranav Venkatesh and Leon Luke Mendonca, as Pranav's long-time lead has narrowed to just half a point. Both sections promise thrilling finales at the Anna Centenary Library. | Photos: Anmol Bhargav

11/10/2024 – Round 5 of the Chennai Grand Masters Tournament saw Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi remain in the lead in the Masters section, signing a draw with Iran's Parham Maghsoodloo. Arjun now has a half-point edge over Levon Aronian, who defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the day's only decisive game. In the Challengers section, Pranav Venkatesh's perfect record ended as he drew with Raunak Sadhwani, yet he retained his full-point lead over Leon Luke Mendonca. | Photos: Anmol Bhargav

11/9/2024 – Aleksandra Goryachkina triumphed at the Shymkent Women's Grand Prix, clinching first place with a remarkable 7/9 score, finishing just ahead of top seed Tan Zhongyi. Goryachkina's performance included five consecutive wins, which positioned her as the clear leader going into the final round. Tan finished in sole second, while Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva tied for third with Stavroula Tsolakidou, placing Assaubayeva atop the overall series standings. | Photo: Konstantin Chalabov

11/8/2024 – Round 3 of the Chennai Grand Masters delivered compelling games across both the Masters and Challengers sections. In the Masters, Arjun Erigaisi continued his stellar form with a win over Alexey Sarana, joining Amin Tabatabaei in the lead, while climbing to second place in the live world rankings. In the Challengers, Pranav Venkatesh emerged as the sole leader after defeating Karthikeyan Murali, extending his perfect record. | Photos: Aditya Sur Roy and Anmol Bhargav / ChessBase India

11/7/2024 – Round two of the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Tournament brought intense action in both the Masters and Challengers sections. In the Masters, Iranian players Amin Tabatabaei and Parham Maghsoodloo scored their first wins, with Tabatabaei joining Arjun Erigaisi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the lead. Meanwhile, the Challengers section saw Leon Luke Mendonca and Pranav Venkatesh claim victories to now share the lead with a perfect 2/2 score. | Photos: Aditya Sur Roy and Himank Ghosh / ChessBase India

11/6/2024 – The Chennai Grand Masters Chess Tournament kicked off with enthralling action in both the Masters and Challengers sections. In the Masters, Arjun Erigaisi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won their respective games, defeating Vidit Gujrathi and Parham Maghsoodloo respectively. Meanwhile, the Challengers section saw all four games ending decisively, with Raunak Sadhwani, Abhimanyu Puranik, Leon Luke Mendonca, and Pranav Venkatesh claiming victories. The intense opening day set a strong competitive tone for the tournament ahead. | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

11/4/2024 – Aleksandra Goryachkina has taken the lead at the Shymkent Women’s Grand Prix with a stellar performance, securing her third consecutive win by defeating former co-leader Tan Zhongyi in round 5. Goryachkina now holds 4/5 points, a half-point ahead of Kazakhstan's own Bibisara Assaubayeva, who sits in second place after a strong win against Humpy Koneru. Tied for third are Tan, Humpy and Stavroula Tsolakidou, all remaining within striking distance. | Photo: Konstantin Chalabov

11/3/2024 – Levy Rozman, also known as GothamChess, emerged victorious in a thrilling six-day chess showdown against Swedish grandmaster Pia Cramling in Stockholm. Dubbed the "Battle of Generations", the match saw Rozman's speed dominate in rapid and blitz games. After splitting the classical games earlier in the week, Rozman's tactical awareness secured him the match and a $6,000 prize, while Cramling, who put up a spirited fight, took home $4,000. | Image: chess.com

11/2/2024 – Top seed Tan Zhongyi has taken the lead at the Shymkent Women's Grand Prix after a second win in round 3, defeating Kateryna Lagno with the white pieces. Tan now holds 2½/3 points, followed by a quartet of players in close pursuit, including India's Humpy Koneru and Russia's Aleksandra Goryachkina, both with strong round-3 victories. Curiously, no player stands at fifty percent after three rounds. | Photo: Konstantin Chalabov

10/31/2024 – Fresh off his US Championship win, Fabiano Caruana clinched another title with a commanding performance at the Chess 9LX Champions Showdown in Saint Louis. Caruana's 7½/9 score, with six wins and no losses, secured him the crown in the chess960 event. Behind him, Hikaru Nakamura finished half a point short, while Garry Kasparov put on a noteworthy display. | Photo: Lennart Ootes