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Zugzwang in Chess: When Every Move Becomes a Mistake
Zugzwang: When Every Move Is a Mistake Interesting moments happen in chess. It may seem as if the board is quiet: no one is attacking, no pieces are hanging, and there are hardly any threats. It looks like perfect balance. But that is only an illusion, because one of the players has already almost lost. […]
Read articleWomen’s chess in 2026.
Women’s Chess in 2026: Competition Is Intensifying, the Level Is Rising In the past, women’s chess stood somewhat to the side, quieter and calmer. Games went on as usual, but the level… well, it was not quite the same as in men’s chess. But everything has changed! Now women’s chess is on the rise. Female […]
Read articleA new generation of chess geniuses
The New Generation of Chess Geniuses: Who Will Become World Champion After 2030 Chess has always changed with the times. Once, games were analyzed with the help of thick books and long discussions in clubs. Today, it is powerful computers, online tournaments, and thousands of games played in just a few months. But despite technology, […]
Read articleYoung chess talent Roman Shogdzhiev
“I Want to Catch Up With Oro and Overtake Him.” Interview with Shogdzhiev and Roman’s Parents From time to time, chess produces young talents who begin to attract attention long before their first major victories. They play boldly, think outside the box, and show a level of maturity unusual for their age. Today, many people […]
Read articleFIDE’s historic visit to Benin
Historic Visit: FIDE Director of Chess Development Visits Benin Sometimes, all it takes for a sport to grow is one important visit capable of changing a great deal. That is exactly what happened when a representative of FIDE arrived in the West African country of Benin. The FIDE Director of Chess Development officially visited Benin […]
Read articleFIDE Championship 2026–2027
FIDE Championship 2026–2027: Nodirbek Abdusattorov Pulls Ahead in the Title Race In the world of chess, there are always moments when one player suddenly begins to dominate everyone else. That is exactly the story unfolding at the FIDE Championship 2026–2027, where the young grandmaster from Uzbekistan — Nodirbek Abdusattorov — is rapidly pulling away from […]
Read articleFIDE: Gender Equality Index 2026
FIDE Introduced the Chess Gender Equality Index – 2026 Chess has always been seen as a game of intelligence, strategy, and patience. But there is another important aspect: equal opportunities for everyone who loves this game. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has published the Chess Gender Equality Index – 2026, which has sparked strong interest […]
Read articleFIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026
FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026: A Battle of Experience and Youth Chess can sometimes be just as gripping as a movie. And the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 is exactly that kind of story. At the board, players from different generations, schools, and views of the game will face each other. Some have been among […]
Read articleNepomnyashchy admitted that he is having a hard time finding the motivation to continue his career.
Ian Nepomniachtchi: “I Struggle to Find Motivation to Continue My Career, but as Long as My Age Allows It, I Have to Fight for the Title” Candid Words from One of the World’s Strongest Chess Players Sometimes athletes say things that sound deeply honest and human. That is exactly how the words of Ian Nepomniachtchi […]
Read articleNepomniachtchi admitted that he wants to reach a rating of 2800.
Ian Nepomniachtchi: “I Want to Reach a 2800 Rating, but It’s Not Easy” A Goal Many Grandmasters Dream Of In chess, there are numbers that almost sound like a symbol of belonging to the very top. One of them is the 2800 rating mark. Only a handful of players in history have ever managed to […]
Read articleSergey Karyakin: “I’m not ending my career—I’ll still have my say.”
Sergey Karjakin: “I’m Not Ending My Career. I Still Have My Say to Make” A Return Many Have Been Waiting For Sometimes in a sporting career there come moments when there is simply too much talk about the future. Some begin to speculate, while others start speaking as if the journey is already coming to […]
Read articleThe IOC did not respond to a question about sanctions against Israel and the United States after the start of hostilities against Iran.
IOC Did Not Answer Question About Possible Sanctions Against Israel and the United States After the Start of Military Actions Against Iran The Question That Was Followed by Silence Sometimes press conferences include questions that are difficult to answer immediately. One such question was addressed to representatives of the International Olympic Committee. Journalists asked whether […]
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