Short but sweet - chess treats with Oliver Reeh

9/8/2023 – Not much time, but every now and then you want to get your chess brain working at full speed? In his new YouTube series 'Chess Treats' Oliver Reeh presents explosive positions that require tactical solutions - short, sweet and challenging. Have a look!

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Magnus victorious

8/24/2023 – Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen has accomplished a significant milestone in his illustrious chess career by capturing his inaugural World Cup title, the only tournament that was missing from his immense collection of victories. All three top-placed players have qualified for the 2024 Candidates tournament, which is due to take place next April in Canada. Full report to follow.

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Superbet Chess Classic - Live!

5/15/2023 – The inaugural event of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour is the Superbet Chess Classic, a 10-player single round-robin taking place on May 6-14 at the Grand Hotel Bucharest. Just six days after wrapping up a legendary match in Astana, Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi meet in the elite tournament, which also includes the likes of Alireza Firouzja, Fabiano Caruana and defending champion Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. | Follow the games live with expert commentary, starting at 14.00 CEST (8.00 ET, 17.30 IST)

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