5/14/2020 – In a press release World Champion Magnus Carlsen today revealed his $1 million vision for a new online chess tour designed to cement the game’s future in the public eye. Four super-tournaments culminating in a Grand Final in August will become the new "majors" for online chess, the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. It follows the breakout success of the Magnus Carlsen Invitational which shattered all records for online viewership and now serves as the first leg of the Tour. Carlsen believes carrying the momentum into an online Tour presents the opportunity to establish chess permanently as a mass media sport.

10/14/2016 – It had really seemed ‘written in the stars’ as Gawain Jones had managed to combine strong play with exceptional good fortune to reach the knockout phase unscathed. He then overcame Zhou Jiangchao to meet Polish player Darius Swiercz, but that is when everything went wrong, and in a dramatic final he lost. There was no shortage of big winners though, as every section saw players leaving off with big paychecks. Jeffery Xiong also became the youngest ever American player in the Top 100.

10/10/2016 – The rounds five to seven were among the most intense, as they meant the cutoff for those who would get to see a big payday on Millionaire Monday, and those who would be left fighting the last two 'normal' rounds. After the dust settled in round seven, every section saw playoffs needed to choose the qualifiers. It wasn't just about the very top GMs in the Open section, as even players rated under 1200 will fight for thousands of dollars!

10/8/2016 – The third edition of Millionaire Chess is now underway, and once more this chess festival offers unique opportunities to chess players of all strengths and origin. This year the event is taking place in Atlantic City with a more modest entry fee, but the philosophy has not changed, with prizes for all that can be life-changing. The field brings dozens of grandmasters from all over the world, plus amateurs seeking fame and fortune. Illustrated report with analysis by GM Moradiabadi.

10/5/2016 – On 6th October the 3rd Millionaire Chess tournament starts in Atlantic City. And again it is a tournament in which players can win a lot of money. Chess organiser, author, coach and commentator GM Maurice Ashley is one of the driving forces behind the Millionaire Chess tournament. In an interview he openly talks about expectations, this year's tournament, Chess in the US and why he is so enthusiastic about the game.

10/13/2015 – Millionaire Monday was all that it was cracked up to be. Not only did the top stars fight it out for a grand $100 thousand, but dozens of amateurs also fought for unheard of prizes in the tens of thousand of dollars. For many, if not all, these were life-changing matches, everything the organizers Maurice Ashley and Amy Lee had dreamed the event could be. Fantastic games and magic moments.

10/12/2015 – The Millionaire Open is in its second edition, and is the first serious open in history to bring three of the Top Ten players in the world. More than that, it offers unbelievable prizes for each and every category, with tens of thousands of dollars even for under-1200! The competition is well underway, with four lucky players fighting for the top prizes. Massive illustrated report.

10/27/2014 – The Millionaire Chess event in Las Vegas was the Open with the biggest prize-fund in chess history. But was the tournament a success? In an interview organizer Maurice Ashley talks about past, present and future of the event, reveals why chess fascinates him, praises the attractions of Las Vegas, and draws a résumé of the Millionaire Chess Open.

10/19/2014 – The second report on Alejandro Ramirez's Las Vegas adventure. This article focuses on the second half of the tournament, shines a light on some of the organizational details of the event, and explains how one should go around to winning the big money in Las Vegas! After a stressful five days of chess, the author can only say one thing: "I can't wait for this event to happen again."

10/18/2014 – $100,000. For a grandmaster that has not breached the top 100, let alone the top 20, and besides the World Cup, when can a grandmaster compete in a tournament that has $100,000 as its first prize? GM Alejandro Ramirez took his risk of $1,000 to participate in a unique tournament in Las Vegas. He brings us his unique Millionaire Chess impressions.

10/13/2014 – The Millionaire Chess Tournament entered the decisive phase in round seven, determining who the lucky four to play for the biggest bucks would be. The tournament does more than offer record prizes and a revival of the rich section rewards of yesteryear's mega opens, it also innovates in the structure in order to maximize the excitement for spectators around the world.

10/12/2014 – After six rounds six players lead the Millionaire Chess Open with 5.0/6, nine more follow half a point behind, the four best after seven rounds will qualify for the knock-out, one will win 100.000 USD. The seventh round begins Sunday, 11 am Vegas time. Play-offs will follow right after the round, either rapid or blitz. Sounds like fun and excitement.

10/11/2014 – Playing chess in style and for huge prizes - that was the idea of Maurice Ashley and Amy Lee when organizing the Millionaire Chess tournament in Las Vegas, the open with the biggest prize-fund in chess history: one million USD. Dress code, the money you can win, and the town of Las Vegas help to make this tournament unique. Sabrina Chevannes caught impressions.