PRESS RELEASE: Too fast, too furious: Russian reigns supreme to win $45,000 top prize Russian hot-shot Daniil Dubov is chess24’s 2020 Rapid Challenge champion after winning one of the best online super-tournament finals ever seen today. The 24-year-old former World...
Anniversary Chess Match Space – Earth to Take Place on June 9
On June 9, a chess match between Space and Earth is scheduled to take place in the main hall of the Moscow Museum of Cosmonautics. The event is co-organized by the Moscow Museum of Cosmonautics, the Roscosmos State Corporation, and the Chess Federation...
Dubov took down Nakamura on day 2 to force final day decider
PRESS RELEASE: Dubov’s smooth win takes final to decider Daniil Dubov halted fan favourite Hikaru Nakamura’s title charge today to force a third-day decider in the Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge final. The Russian, as his rival did yesterday, won the key first...
Nakamura off to fast start against Dubov at Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge Final
PRESS RELEASE: Nakamura’s fast start stuns Dubov on first day of final A dominant Hikaru Nakamura capitalised on Daniil Dubov’s nightmare start to storm ahead in the first leg of the $150,000 Rapid Challenge final today. The American, fresh from...
GM Pavel Eljanov – Play Queen’s Gambit Declined
We have the pleasure to announce that GM Pavel Eljanov comes up with a new opening database – Play Queen’s Gambit Declined against 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 – Part 1. This is the first database of Eljanov’s two-part...
Winner crowned at $100,000 Inaugural Clutch Chess
Inaugural Clutch Chess Winner Takes Home $30,000 Grand Prize, & $10,000 Total Amount in Clutch Prizes Four American Grandmasters Battled for a $100,000 Prize Fund During Online Tournament SAINT LOUIS, May 29, 2020 – The Saint Louis Chess Club...
My sister Judit to Receive Honorary PhD from Budapest U of Physical Education
Chess is a sport indeed! Judit Polgár to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the Budapest University of Physical Education Based on the opinion of the University’s Doctoral Council, Caissa award-winning Judit Polgár, the best female chess player in the history...
Carlsen crushed Nakamura, Dubov edged Ding Liren
PRESS RELEASE: Carlsen trolls Nakamura mid-match as the champion strikes first in semi Magnus Carlsen struck first in his Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge semi-final clash against Hikaru Nakamura as the pair appeared to be trolling each other online. The...
OTB 2020 SPICE Cup at an amazing new venue ($15,500 guaranteed)!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) For your safety, masks are required! Social distancing will be observed, and temperatures will be checked before each round. Pieces and boards will be sanitized after each...