12/1/2024 – The 2024 World Senior Chess Championship concluded on the picturesque island of Porto Santo, with thrilling battles across 11 rounds crowning four champions. Alexander Shabalov (USA) triumphed in the fiercely competitive 50+ open section, edging out Poland's Michal Krasenkow on tiebreaks. Germany’s Rainer Knaak claimed the 65+ open title, while Israel's Masha Klinova secured the 50+ women’s crown, and Brigitte Burchardt (Germany) took the 65+ women’s title. This prestigious event, hosted by the Portuguese Chess Federation, combined top-level play with the idyllic charm of the "Golden Island", drawing participants from around the globe. | Photos: Portuguese Chess Federation

11/29/2024 – Italian organiser Claudio Selleri captures the vibrant spirit of the 2024 World Cadet Chess Championship, where 710 young players from 77 nations competed across six categories. Unlike the reserved atmosphere of other tournaments, this event brimmed with joyful spontaneity, blending serious gameplay with infectious enthusiasm. Organised by GM Roberto Mogranzini and Unichess, it boasted world-class facilities, interactive side events and a dazzling venue enriched by giant chess pieces and cultural flair. Distinguished guests, including Andrea Bocelli, added to the grandeur of what FIDE hailed as a landmark tournament. | Photos by Claudio Selleri and Patria Claros

11/29/2024 – This December, the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships bring chess to the heart of Wall Street, alongside an extraordinary new event: Wall Street Gambit. Blending the strategic worlds of chess and finance, the conference features keynote speakers like Kenneth Rogoff and D. Sculley, blitz matches against legends Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand and Fabiano Caruana, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Held at Cipriani 55 Wall Street on December 29, this one-of-a-kind gathering promises to unite sharp minds from chess, finance and AI.

11/28/2024 – The International Chess Federation and Google are calling on developers worldwide to reimagine chess-playing AI with efficiency at its core. As part of Google’s sponsorship of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, this competition challenges participants to create smart, resource-light chess engines that perform impressively without relying on powerful computers or extensive data. Hosted on Kaggle, with a $50,000 prize fund, the initiative draws inspiration from Claude Shannon's vision of AI as a problem-solving tool.

11/27/2024 – Explore the fascinating world of chess like never before with "Beyond the Board", a new digital exhibition by FIDE and Google on the Google Arts & Culture platform. Curated by WGM Anna Burtasova, this interactive journey delves into the royal game's rich history, from its ancient origins to the era of Artificial Intelligence. Discover pivotal moments, influential players, and the game's cultural impact, as well as its role in shaping AI innovation.

11/27/2024 – Dive into the intersection of storytelling and chess education at this month's ECU Discussion Group! These global gatherings empower chess educators to exchange ideas and strategies. This month’s session features Kyla Zhao, author of "May the Best Player Win", and chess journalist Tatiana Flores, discussing the book's inspiring themes of gender equity, performance anxiety, and inclusion in chess. Explore how stories can spark meaningful classroom discussions and foster a more supportive environment for young chess learners!

11/22/2024 – On 21 and 22 November Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, the world's number 1 and the world's number 2, clash in the "Freestyle Chess Summit" in Singapore. Just before the start of the World Chess Championship match between Gukesh D and Ding Liren, Carlsen and Caruana play two freestyle games with a time limit of 60 minutes for the whole game and 30 seconds increment per move. The games start at 20.00 local time (13.00 CET, 7.00 ET). Follow the event live with commentary by Tania Sachdev and Danny Rensch.

11/20/2024 – The 2024 European Individual Chess Championship concluded in Petrovac, Montenegro, with Serbian GM Aleksandar Indjic emerging as the sole winner. Seeded 33rd, Indjic delivered a stunning performance, scoring 9/11 points and remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Belgian GM Daniel Dardha claimed silver with 8½/11, while German GM Frederik Svane secured bronze, thanks to the best Buchholz tiebreaker among 11 players tied on 8 points. | Photos: Stefana Milutinovic

11/20/2024 – On 20 November Magnus Carlsen and Tania Sachdev will play two Freestyle (Chess960) "Hand and Head" games with a time control of 10+10 against Fabiano Caruana and Maurice Ashley. On 21 and 22 November, Carlsen and Caruana will play a small Freestyle match of two games with a time control of 60+30. Follow the "Hand and Head" match live with commentary by Daniel Rensch and Sagar Shah.

11/20/2024 – The 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament returns to Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, from 17 January to 2 February 2025, promising an electrifying start to the chess calendar. With five players from the world's top ten, including past champions Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri and Wei Yi, the field is stacked with talent. India's Dommaraju Gukesh, the youngest challenger for the World Championship in history, will also feature after his title clash in Singapore. Rising stars like junior world champions Kazybek Nogerbek and Divya Deshmukh, alongside prodigies Faustino Oro and Lu Miaoyi, will be playing in the Challengers. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/19/2024 – Almost 400 players will take part in the European Individual Championship 2024 (8 to 19 November) in Petrovac (Montenegro). After ten of eleven rounds, the Serbian GM Aleksandar Indjic leads with an 8½/10 score, while Daniel Dardha stands in sole second place a half point back. The 20 best players qualify for the World Cup. The final round starts at 13.00 local time. Follow it live with the official commentary of the European Chess Union.

11/18/2024 – The World Senior Championship 2024 is underway in the scenic setting of Porto Santo, Portugal, at the Hotel Vila Baleira. Nearly 200 players are competing across Open +50, Open +65, and a combined Women's section, vying for titles and a total €42,500 prize fund. Chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili leads the women's event, while Kiril Georgiev and Zurab Sturua top the Open categories. | Photo: Federação Portuguesa de Xadrez

11/17/2024 – The Tata Steel Chess India tournaments are taking place on 13-17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata. An open tournament and a women's tournament run concurrently. Rapid and blitz take place one after another. The last two days see the players fighting in a double round-robin with a 3+2 time control. | Follow the games live with expert commentary starting at 9.30 CEST (4.30 ET, 14.00 IST)

11/16/2024 – The World Cadet Chess Championship 2024, sponsored by WR Logistics, has kicked off in Montesilvano, Italy, uniting 716 young players from 82 countries under one roof. Hosted at the spacious Pala Dean Martin Congress Centre, the event ensures convenience with nearby hotels and offers a fully live-streamed experience for the first time in its history. With live broadcasts, a parents' zone, and spaces for game analysis, this championship celebrates the talent and passion of U8, U10, and U12 players. | Photos: Patricia Claros Aguilar and Niklesh Jain (ChessBase India)

11/11/2024 – The second edition of the Chennai Grand Masters is taking place on 5-11 November at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. The tournament, which will play a key role in the FIDE circuit race, is an 8-player single round-robin with a classical time control. Arjun Erigaisi heads the field, which also includes the likes of Levon Aronian, Vidit Gujrathi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. | Follow the action live with expert commentary starting at 10.30 CET (4.30 ET, 15.00 IST)

11/11/2024 – The latest version of the standard chess study program has received a major update. It now allows you to evaluate your opponents, study their repertoire, their strengths and weaknesses, all at a click of the mouse. It draws its conclusions by replaying all their games – it has access to many billions of online games. Head programmer Matthias Wuellenweber has written about the new program in the latest issue of ChessBase Magazine. Check out the details and decide whether you can afford not to have the program.

11/10/2024 – The FIDE Trainers' Commission (TRG) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Yuri Averbakh / Isaac Boleslavsky Book Awards 2024. Open to chess books published in 2023, authors and publishers may submit up to three titles, with nominations closing on 21 November 2024. Judged by a panel of three prominent chess experts, the awards will recognise instructional excellence in chess literature, with the winner and two runners-up announced in mid-December.

11/9/2024 – The upcoming FIDE World Championship Match in Singapore, presented by Google, promises a grand chess celebration featuring elite players, chess legends and AI insights. Beyond the main event, visitors can enjoy interactive exhibitions, masterclasses, and simul games against grandmasters. Legends like Xie Jun and Boris Gelfand, alongside AI expert Nenad Tomašev, will provide fascinating perspectives on the game's evolution. The Singapore International Open, held alongside the match, offers an arena for aspiring players to compete.