11/20/2024 – The 2024 European Individual Chess Championship concluded in Petrovac, Montenegro, with Serbian GM Aleksandar Indjic emerging as the sole winner. Seeded 33rd, Indjic delivered a stunning performance, scoring 9/11 points and remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Belgian GM Daniel Dardha claimed silver with 8½/11, while German GM Frederik Svane secured bronze, thanks to the best Buchholz tiebreaker among 11 players tied on 8 points. | Photos: Stefana Milutinovic

11/20/2024 – On 20 November Magnus Carlsen and Tania Sachdev will play two Freestyle (Chess960) "Hand and Head" games with a time control of 10+10 against Fabiano Caruana and Maurice Ashley. On 21 and 22 November, Carlsen and Caruana will play a small Freestyle match of two games with a time control of 60+30. Follow the "Hand and Head" match live with commentary by Daniel Rensch and Sagar Shah.

11/20/2024 – The 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament returns to Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, from 17 January to 2 February 2025, promising an electrifying start to the chess calendar. With five players from the world's top ten, including past champions Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri and Wei Yi, the field is stacked with talent. India's Dommaraju Gukesh, the youngest challenger for the World Championship in history, will also feature after his title clash in Singapore. Rising stars like junior world champions Kazybek Nogerbek and Divya Deshmukh, alongside prodigies Faustino Oro and Lu Miaoyi, will be playing in the Challengers. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/19/2024 – The 2024 FIDE World Championship match, sponsored by Google, will unfold in Singapore from November 23 to December 13, pitting reigning champion Ding Liren against 18-year-old prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh. The duo will battle across 14 classical games for the lion's share of a $2.5 million prize fund. Ding, a seasoned champion, faces Gukesh, the youngest-ever challenger and a rising star in chess. With high stakes, expert analysis and unpredictable outcomes, this clash promises to captivate chess enthusiasts worldwide.

11/19/2024 – Almost 400 players will take part in the European Individual Championship 2024 (8 to 19 November) in Petrovac (Montenegro). After ten of eleven rounds, the Serbian GM Aleksandar Indjic leads with an 8½/10 score, while Daniel Dardha stands in sole second place a half point back. The 20 best players qualify for the World Cup. The final round starts at 13.00 local time. Follow it live with the official commentary of the European Chess Union.

11/19/2024 – This exceptionally clear and concise video will show you not only all the features of the newly released ChessBase 18, but demonstrates how they can be used by amateurs and pros alike (not to mention some that are just plain fun). Even the new mobile app is on display in full live action with the database, repertoires and opening stats all available.

11/19/2024 – You should be extra careful before liquidating into a pawn endgame. In the diagram position it is Black to move and win. What should he do?

11/19/2024 – As the European Chess Championship heads into its final round, Serbian GM Aleksandar Indjic leads the pack with 8½ points, closely followed by 19-year-old Belgian GM Daniel Dardha on 8 points. Both have secured spots in the FIDE World Cup, but the title and €20,000 top prize remain up for grabs. With nine players on 7½ points and 16 others on 7, the race for qualification intensifies, while underdogs like Armenian FM Erik Gasparyan aim to make a final push. | Photo: European Chess Union

11/18/2024 – The President Cup returns for its third edition from 21 to 28 November in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Featuring two 9-round Swiss opens and a $69,000 prize fund, the event will showcase some of the region's finest talent, including Uzbekistan's Olympiad stars Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov, alongside Iran's Parham Maghsoodloo and Amin Tabatabaei. Adding to the excitement is a strong Indian contingent, featuring the likes of Nihal Sarin and Abhimanyu Puranik.

11/18/2024 – The World Senior Championship 2024 is underway in the scenic setting of Porto Santo, Portugal, at the Hotel Vila Baleira. Nearly 200 players are competing across Open +50, Open +65, and a combined Women's section, vying for titles and a total €42,500 prize fund. Chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili leads the women's event, while Kiril Georgiev and Zurab Sturua top the Open categories. | Photo: Federação Portuguesa de Xadrez

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.