7/12/2024 – It was announced today that Magnus Carlsen’s mother, Sigrun Øen, died on Monday after a long illness surrounded by her family. Sigrun Øen was a chemist, but gave up her profession after the birth of her children, and accompanied her son Magnus Carlsen together with her husband and daughters to numerous chess tournaments. Sigrun Øen was 61 years old.

7/12/2024 – Fabiano Caruana emerged as sole leader after rounds 4-6 were played on Thursday at the SuperUnited Tournament in Croatia. Wesley So, who grabbed 1 win and 2 draws for a second consecutive day, stands in sole second place, while a resurgent Gukesh is now tied for third with Alireza Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

7/11/2024 – From 10th to 18th August 2024 Dortmund will host the Sparkassen Chess Trophy with the strong Sparkassen A-Open and a six-game duel between Elisabeth Pähtz and Dinara Wagner, who will fight for the title of Germany's best female player.

7/11/2024 – We all love the dragon for it's attacking play against the king on the queen-side. But how can one attack the king on the king-side? Chris Ward has not only an answer to that, but actually dives deep into the the psychology of king-side attacking, and how to actually get an advantage on the queen-side instead. Furthermore, the example game shows nicely how a material imbalance harmonizes against White. | Photo: John Upham

7/11/2024 – The first three rounds of rapid action at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Tournament in Croatia saw Maxime Vachier-Lagrave scoring two wins and one draw to become the early sole leader in Zagreb. MVL defeated Levon Aronian and Ivan Saric in the first two rounds before holding a draw in a pawn-down endgame against Wesley So. Tied for second place at a 1-point distance (wins are worth 2 points in the rapid) are So and Fabiano Caruana. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

7/11/2024 – This is a comprehensive course that arms the club or tournament player with fresh ideas which can be used in their own practice. The nine volumes, individually bought, would normally cost you €299.10. But as a special Summer Special this week, we offer you the package for just €199.90. Don't miss the opportunity to let the Dutch-Bosnian grandmaster and world-class chess trainer help you enhance your overall chess understanding.

7/10/2024 – For a chess player, chess pieces are like special tools in a toolbox. We need to know how best to use them, just as a craftsman knows his tools. We shouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail; and we shouldn’t write off the king as a vulnerable creature in need of constant care and protection. Because in this video course, kings will play a different role: a role of strong and active pieces.

7/10/2024 – Rustam Kasimdzhanov, the 2004 FIDE World Champion, enjoys the status of a national hero in his native Uzbekistan. As a player and coach he is an idol for young chess players. For the second time, a rapid chess tournament with top grandmasters was organised in his name in Tashkent. The master himself took part and had to give way to the youngsters - but only just.

7/10/2024 – Shenzhen Pengchengkulan won the preliminary round of the Chinese Team Championship in Fuling on Monday. The top eight teams qualify for the quarter-finals. The last four teams will compete in a relegation play-off. | Photo: Sina Sport

7/10/2024 – The 57th edition of Biel Chess Festival begins this Saturday and will once again attract chess enthusiasts from all over the world to the watchmaking metropolis. There will now be two invitational tournaments for the elite: the GMT-Masters and the GMT-Challengers, which will each be contested by six players. The field of participants will be led by the world number 8, Praggnanandhaa from India. There is also a whole range of tournaments on the programme for amateurs, including a new one-week tournament in the morning and the physicians' tournament. Registrations for the open tournaments are still possible at short notice.

7/10/2024 – The Swedish Championship 2024 featured several categories, from a youth tournament to the Sverigemästarklassen, a round-robin tournament with classical time control for Sweden’s top chess players. The tournament took place in Växjö from June 28 to July 7. GM Vitaly Sivuk defended his national title by obtaining an undefeated 6½/9 score. Jonny Hector, who had won the event in 2022, finished in sole second place a half point behind. | Photos: Lars OA Hedlund

7/9/2024 – One thing was certain: when Boris Spassky sat down at the chessboard, something extraordinary happened. The 17th edition of the ChessBase Master Class series presents a detailed portrait of the tenth World Champion. The interactive features of the e-book offer the opportunity to actively relive important phases of his unique career ...