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Bullet Brawl Feb 28, 2026: Tang Defeats 8 GMs During Streak, Denies Indian Superstars

5+ hour, 4+ min ago  (516+ words) GM Andrew Tang secured his 15th career Bullet Brawl titles after laying down one of the best performances in recent history on Saturday. Having seen off challenges by GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin, Tang stormed home to a 15th career victory....

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Prague Masters 2026 Round 4: Keymer, Van Foreest Grab Wins

7+ hour, 46+ min ago  (954+ words) Round five begins on Sunday, March 1, starting at 9 a.m. ET / 15:00 CET / 7:30 p.m. IST. We had five incredibly hard-fought games in the Masters, but only two decisive results. Round 4 Results: Masters Van Foreest's third win in four games has given him the sole…...

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chess.com > news > view > terry-wins-freestyle-friday-february-27-2026

Terry Freestyles Way To Third Friday Victory As Bortnyk Holds Championship Lead

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (403+ words) After five rounds, no grandmaster was still on 100%, but Terry and FM Artin Ashraf were. Ashraf went on to become the only player on 6/6 with his win over Terry, who remained tied for second, where he was joined by GMs…...

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chess.com > article > view > guess-the-prodigy-2026

Guess The Prodigy—Can You Out-Trivia Magnus & Hikaru?

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1842+ words) In the world of chess, a prodigy is more than just a talented kid. A chess prodigy defies their age and, while still in grade school, often topples seasoned, adult grandmasters. The four GMs Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja,…...

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Never Lose Your Chess Streak With The New Chess.com Mobile Widget

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (274+ words) We've just made it easier for you to keep up with your streaks and Daily games on Chess.com! We're excited to announce our new mobile widget that will always remind you of your streak and make it easier for…...

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Chess.com Reaches 250 Million Members

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (307+ words) A little more than three years ago, in December of 2022, Chess.com reached 100 million members. It was a huge milestone at the time, and it still is, but now we are celebrating an even bigger number: a quarter of a…...

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chess.com > article > view > queen-of-chess-judit-polgar-memory-test

Queen of Chess Judit Polgar Recalls Some Of Her Finest Moments From Memory

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (571+ words) GM Judit Polgar, everyone's choice for the greatest woman chess player in history, has been making the rounds since the release of Queen of Chess, the hit Netflix documentary about her life in chess. Last week, she sat down at…...

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chess.com > news > view > announcing-chesscom-open-2026

Chess.com Global Championship Now Called Chess.com Open

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (318+ words) We're excited to announce that the Chess.com Global Championship is now called the Chess.com Open! The event, which starts on March 14, is set to be the world's largest open tournament. With $250,000 in prizes and up to three direct…...

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chess.com > news > view > vachier-lagrave-wins-titled-tuesday-february-24-2026

Vachier-Lagrave Takes Titled Tuesday, Advances In Esports World Cup Process

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (747+ words) GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won the February 24 edition of Titled Tuesday to wrap up the winter split with his second win of the month, becoming one of eight qualifiers into the Chess.com Global Championship. Vachier-Lagrave won in the final round…...

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Road To Women’s Speed Chess Championship Starts March 6 With Titled Tuesday Grand Prix

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (281+ words) We're excited to announce the qualification path for this year's most exciting blitz and bullet online event for women. With a $75,000 prize fund, the Women's Speed Chess Championship starts on July 6but the excitement begins much earlier for fans and players!...