2/4/2025 – FIDE published the new world rankings at the beginning of February, but they are no longer completely up-to-date, as the tournament in Wijk aan Zee could not be considered. Carlsen remains number one, but Caruana, who is ranked second in the FIDE world rankings, fell to fourth place in the live ratings list. Hou Yifan remains number one among the women; the best junior is still Gukesh Dommaraju, followed by Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu; and with Divya Deshmukh the best junior among the women also comes from India.
1/31/2025 – The 2025 Norway Chess tournament, set to take place from May 26 to June 6 in Stavanger, will once again feature some of the world's strongest players. Both the main event and Norway Chess Women will follow a six-player double round-robin format, with the Armageddon tiebreak system ensuring a decisive result in every round. Norway Chess Women returns for its second edition, maintaining the same financial rewards, structure and venue as the main event.
1/8/2025 – Arne Kähler and Johannes Fischer start 2025 with a review of 2024. They recall the highlights of the past year, talk about the Chess Olympiad, various world championships, Freestyle Chess, the future number 1, the successes of India and consider who the male (Carlsen, Gukesh or Erigaisi) and female (Tan Zhongyi, Ju Wenjun, Divya Deshmukh or Humpy Koneru) players of the year are. And they ask which games were particularly impressive in 2024.
1/2/2025 – Just in time for the start of the new year, FIDE has published the new world rankings. With an Elo rating of 2831, Magnus Carlsen remains the clear number one, followed in second, third and fourth place by Fabiano Caruana (2803), Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and Arjun Erigaisi (2801). Gukesh Dommaraju, the new classical world champion, follows in fifth place with 2777 points, but is the highest-rated junior (under 20) in the world.
1/1/2025 – The second day of the World Blitz Chess Championships, held in New York, provided thrilling action as the knockout stages decided the champions in both the open and women's sections. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the open title after an epic 7-game final, marking Carlsen's eighth blitz crown and Nepo's first. Meanwhile, Ju Wenjun claimed her maiden women's blitz title with an overtime victory against Lei Tingjie. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
12/31/2024 – The World Blitz Championships are taking place in New York on 30-31 December. Over 300 elite players, including Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Ju Wenjun, compete in iconic Wall Street venues. The tournaments, open and women's, are played with a time control of 3 minutes for the game plus 2-second increments per move. | Follow the games live with expert commentary starting at 20.00 CET (14.00 ET, 0.30 IST)
12/31/2024 – The opening day of the World Blitz Chess Championships in New York brought electrifying action, with top players battling for a spot in the knockout stages. In the open section, 10 players tied for first place with 9½/13, but only 8 advanced, including Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann (pictured) and newly crowned rapid champion Volodar Murzin. Meanwhile, in the women's event, Vaishali Rameshbabu delivered a commanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 9½/11 to finish a full point ahead of her closest rival. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
12/29/2024 – The World Rapid Chess Championships concluded with outright victories in both the open and women's sections. In the open category, 18-year-old Russian GM Volodar Murzin stunned a star-studded field to claim the title with an unbeaten 10/13 score, becoming the second-youngest champion in the event's history. Meanwhile, India’s Humpy Koneru clinched her second women's world rapid title with a clutch final-round victory, finishing with 8½/11 points. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
12/28/2024 – Day 2 of the World Rapid Chess Championships in New York delivered high drama. Magnus Carlsen's withdrawal following a dress code dispute dominated headlines, leaving the open section without its defending champion. Meanwhile, Alireza Firouzja, Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Volodar Murzin emerged as co-leaders in the open. In the women's section, Ju Wenjun, Humpy Koneru and Harika Dronavalli now share the lead after impressive performances. With one day remaining, the race for the prestigious world titles heats up. | Photo: FIDE / Lennart Ootes
12/27/2024 – The 2024 World Rapid Chess Championships kicked off on Thursday, with thrilling action unfolding in both the open and women's sections. In the open, Volodar Murzin, Shant Sargsyan, Daniel Naroditsky and Leinier Dominguez (pictured) lead with 4½/5, while defending champion Magnus Carlsen trails by 2 points after a tough start. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Alice Lee stunned the women's field, finishing day 1 with a perfect 4/4 score to take sole leadership. | Photo: FIDE / Lennart Ootes
12/25/2024 – Gukesh made history by becoming the world chess champion at 18 years of age. Grzegorz Gajewski has been training Gukesh for the past two years. In this in-depth interview with Sagar Shah, Gajewski reveals the story behind forming Team Gukesh - how every member was carefully chosen, the strategies they employed and the collaborative effort that led to this historic win. He also sheds light on Gukesh's mental resilience, the crucial role played by his parents and an insightful analysis of the games. | Photo: Maria Emelianova
12/24/2024 – The chess world is abuzz as New York's financial district gears up to host the 2024 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, marking a thrilling finale to a historic year in chess. From December 26 to 31, over 300 elite players, including Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Ju Wenjun, will compete in iconic Wall Street venues. With a $1.5 million prize fund and a two-stage Blitz knockout finale, this event promises unparalleled excitement.
12/18/2024 – This Christmas, New York City transforms into a chess battleground as nearly 300 players, including the world's best, compete in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Magnus Carlsen leads a star-studded Open field, joined by Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi and a host of top grandmasters. The women's competition is equally dazzling, headlined by reigning champion Ju Wenjun and former titleholders.
12/7/2024 – Gawain Jones (pictured with his two kids) delivered a brilliant performance at the 2024 London Chess Classic, winning the tournament with an undefeated 5/7 score. The 36-year-old grandmaster topped a strong field, gaining 15 rating points and securing a stellar 2795 Tournament Performance Rating. Jones, who led from start to finish, clinched victory with a final-round win over women's world champion Ju Wenjun. | Photos: London Chess Classic's Facebook page
12/6/2024 – The London Chess Classic elite section is an 8-player all-play-all tournament taking place from 29 November to 7 December at the Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club. Four English players and four international representatives make up the lineup, which includes Azerbaijani star Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, living legend Michael Adams and women's world champion Ju Wenjun. | Follow the games live and with commentary by Peter Svidler and Lawrence Trent, starting at 17.00 CET (11.00 ET, 21.30 IST)
12/6/2024 – FIDE has published the participants in the Rapid and Blitz World Championships. 300 players will take part. Magnus Carlsen and Ju Wenjun top the seeding lists which are full of world class players.
12/4/2024 – The 2023 London Chess Classic has brought world-class chess to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. Featuring eight top grandmasters, including England's prodigy Shreyas Royal and international stars like Vidit Gujrathi and Ju Wenjun, the tournament has seen intense battles over five rounds. With two games left, Gawain Jones leads the pack with 3½ points. Vidit Gujrathi and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov are sharing second place, a half point back. | Photos: London Chess Classic's Facebook page
12/2/2024 – Arjun Erigaisi is now officially another player over 2800 behind Carlsen, Caruana and Nakamura in the December FIDE world rankings. Four Chinese players continue to lead the women's ranking and Gukesh D, the world's best junior might soon also be World Champion. Bibisara Assaubayeva is the world's best female junior.
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
11/18/2024 – New entries are being sought for an iconic edition of Britain’s most prestigious chess event, the 2024 XTX Markets London Chess Classic, starting on November 29 at Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium. The event’s FIDE Masters tournament, which will take place alongside the main tournament, is open to amateur and professional players alike and currently has an impressive line-up of strong masters. Like to join in? Here's your chance.
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 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
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