Keywords: Chess


Hungarian prime minister nominates chess legend Judit Polgar for presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced his intention to nominate former chess champion Judit Polgar for the presidency, presenting the internationally renowned grandmaster as a unifying figure during a period of political transition. The proposal, unveiled on Monday, would place......

Carlsen advances to semifinals after dramatic comeback at Freestyle Chess Tour

World champion Magnus Carlsen secured the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour title ahead of the final rounds after a determined comeback victory over Fabiano Caruana in the quarterfinals at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Cape Town, South Africa. By reaching the semifinals, Carlsen earned......

Three-year-old Indian becomes youngest ranked chess player

At just three years, seven months, and twenty days old, Indian chess prodigy Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player ever to receive an official ranking from the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The young talent, attending kindergarten in Madhya Pradesh, surpassed the previous record......

Thrilling Draw in Game 4 Keeps World Chess Championship Balanced

The World Chess Championship final between 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju and reigning world champion Ding Liren from China continues to captivate chess enthusiasts worldwide. Game 4, held in Singapore, ended in a draw, leaving the overall score level at 2-2 as the intense battle for......

Russian Chess Player Accused of Mercury Poisoning Attempt

In a startling allegation that has sent shockwaves through the chess community, a Russian chess player faces potential criminal charges and a lifetime ban after being caught on camera allegedly attempting to poison her opponent during a tournament in Dagestan last week. The incident, dubbed the "Mercury......

Casablanca Chess Variant: Challenging Elite Players with an Unorthodox Format

In a departure from traditional chess tournaments, elite grandmasters, including the formidable Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, are set to converge in Casablanca for the inaugural Chess Variant event. Scheduled for May 18 and 19, this unique competition promises to push the boundaries of strategic......