Chess Tactics
Pins and Skewers Explained
A pin stops a piece from moving; a skewer wins what stands behind. Here is how both work — and how to…
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International Chess
13th Sinquefield Cup 2026 – Games and Results
WHO: Wesley So and Praggnanandhaa R; WHAT: 13th Sinquefield Cup Tie-Break; WHERE: Venue details not disclosed; WHEN: August 20th, 2026, concluding the…
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Tournament News
Wesley So claims his third Sinquefield Cup title
WHO: Wesley So WHAT: Sinquefield Cup 2026 Title Win WHERE: Saint Louis Chess Club, Saint Louis WHEN: August 10–19, 2026
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International Chess
Praggnanandhaa is the Winner of Rapid & Blitz Title at 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
WHO: GM Praggnanandhaa, WHAT: 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Title, WHERE: Saint Louis Chess Club, USA, WHEN: (Dates Not Specified)
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International Chess
Commonwealth School Chess Championships – 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 4th to 12th October 2026.
WHO: Top Indian school chess players, WHAT: Commonwealth School Chess Championships 2026, WHERE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, WHEN: October 4 to 12, 2026.
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Junior Chess
Top Seeds Dominate Opening Round of Asian Junior Classical Chess Championships 2026
Mumbai hosts the Asian Junior Open and Girls Classical Chess Championships 2026, with top seeds asserting dominance in the first round.
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Player News
Gukesh vs Sindarov World Championship Match Previewed as Mental Endurance Test
Vidit Gujrathi downplays recent form's impact on the upcoming Gukesh vs Sindarov World Championship match, emphasizing mental toughness.
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Womens Chess
Tan Zhongyi wins Cairns Cup 2026
WHO: Tan Zhongyi, Alice Lee, and Carissa Yip, among others WHAT: 2026 Cairns Cup, a round-robin classical chess tournament WHERE: Saint Louis…
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Player News
In Memoriam: Vereslav Eingorn (1956-2026)
WHO: Vereslav Eingorn, Ukrainian chess grandmaster, coach, and author; WHAT: Passed away; WHERE: [Location not specified]; WHEN: At the age of 69,…
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International Chess
Praggnanandhaa Secures Second Place at Sinquefield Cup, Qualifies for Grand Chess Tour Final
R. Praggnanandhaa finishes second in the Sinquefield Cup 2026 after an Armageddon loss to Wesley So, securing a spot in the Grand…
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