Chess grand master Magnus Carlsen is promoting a new tour that scrambles the game’s rules — and has prompted criticism from ...

CHENNAI: The official announcement may take a few more days but, in reality, India was pencilled in to host the 2025 World Cup by FIDE (chess’ governing body) last year itself. “There’s ...

The chess community was filled with excitement on Monday as news broke that India would host the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025. However, that anticipation took a quick turn when the ...

However, the AICF official stated with confidence that FIDE had unofficially confirmed India’s hosting rights as early as January or February 2024. "India has more potential. FIDE also ...

The last major chess ... of the World Championship cycle. From 2021 onwards, the number of participating players has been increased to 206. This year, the Fide Women’s World Cup is scheduled ...

In the men's tournament, Shahriyar Mammadyarov, having won both games against Misratdin Iskandarov, reached the final (2:0).

The Freestyle Chess World Championship will kick off next month in Germany with 10 of the top players in the world before legs in Paris, New York, Delhi and Cape Town. FIDE are warning the FCPC ...

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signaling ...

India is set to host the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 chess tournament, marking the country’s first international tournament since the Chennai Chess Olympiad in 2022. (More Sports News ...