2/5/2026 – The chess world has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. From a game on the fringes of public interest, it has become part of the media mainstream. This year will see several major events and developments that promise to have a profound impact on the future of chess. Milan Dinić, editor of The British Chess Magazine, has described the main driving factors and what we can expect in 2026.

5/16/2025 – Anna Muzychuk claimed a bittersweet victory in the final leg of the Women's Grand Prix. Despite sharing first place, it was not enough to secure a spot in the Women's Candidates Tournament. With the overall Grand Prix points tallied, Zhu Jiner emerged as the winner of the 2024/2025 series, with Aleksandra Goryachkina taking the second qualifying spot for the Candidates. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel

5/14/2025 – Zhu Jiner's fifth consecutive win against Nana Dzagnidze propelled her to co-leadership alongside Anna Muzychuk, both with five points, as the Women's Grand Prix in Austria enters its final two rounds. Tan Zhongyi is just half a point behind after defeating Lela Javakhishvili, while Alexandra Kosteniuk secured her second straight win by beating Vaishali Rameshbabu. Mariya Muzychuk claimed her first victory, capitalising on Olga Badelka's mistakes in a chaotic encounter. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel

5/12/2025 – Anna Muzychuk retained her lead at the Women's Grand Prix in Austra after a draw against Nana Dzagnidze, bringing her to 4½/6 points. Zhu Jiner secured her fourth win, moving to shared second place and staying within reach of Muzychuk in the overall standings. Tan Zhongyi showed impressive tenacity, turning a drawn rook endgame into a victory over Nurgyul Salimova, while Alexandra Kosteniuk and Vaishali Rameshbabu each notched important wins to improve their positions in the tournament. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel

5/9/2025 – Anna Muzychuk and Vaishali Rameshbabu now share the lead in the final leg of the Women's Grand Prix after a day marked by four decisive results. Muzychuk secured a crucial win over Olga Badelka with the black pieces, while Vaishali maintained her unbeaten record with a draw against Nana Dzagnidze. Alexandra Kosteniuk halted Tan Zhongyi's winning streak, and Zhu Jiner bounced back from two losses to defeat Nurgyul Salimova. Mariya Muzychuk struggled against Lela Javakhishvili and lost. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel

5/8/2025 – Vaishali Rameshbabu and Tan Zhongyi emerged as the only players with perfect scores after two rounds of the final leg of the Women's Grand Prix in Grosslobming, Austria. Vaishali defeated Lela Javakhishvili in a well-executed Reverse Grünfeld, while Tan capitalised on Olga Badelka's missteps to secure her second win. Anna Muzychuk claimed a key victory over Zhu Jiner, moving to third place. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel

5/7/2025 – The opening round of the final leg of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Grosslobming, Austria, saw three decisive games. Olga Badelka (pictured) secured a surprise win against Alexandra Kosteniuk, Vaishali Rameshbabu capitalised on Nurgyul Salimova's time pressure, and Tan Zhongyi emerged victorious after a five-and-a-half-hour struggle against Zhu Jiner. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel