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“We had contacted Sindarov for Chennai 2026… It didn’t work out” — Chennai Grand Masters Organizer
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (172+ words) The organizer of the Chennai Grand Masters, Sreekar Channapragada, shared that Javokhir Sindarov could have participated in the 2026 event. Sreekar explains that Sindarov didn’t play in their event due to a tight schedule, and notes the difficulty of inviting elite…...
MVL Withdraws from Esports World Cup: "No solution could be found…"
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (354+ words) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave announced his withdrawal from the Esports World Cup 2026 on July 16. Maxime explains that no solution could be found to resolve the scheduling conflict between EWC and Grand Chess Tour, and notes his regret that he will not be…...
Chennai Grand Masters Day 1: Firouzja Takes the Lead
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (143+ words) The first day of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 in India has concluded. After 1 round, Alireza Firouzja leads with 1 point, while Dmitry Andreikin is in second place with 0.5 points. Alireza Firouzja is the only player to win a game in…...
Where to play OTB chess in Europe. Part 1
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (200+ words) Food: Sandwiches, Hotdog, Soups, Charcuterie and Cheese Drinks: Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Beer, Wine Blitz Society 4 Rue du Sabot, 75006 Paris, France This is a third club opened this summer in Moscow. Hip and fun place for millennials to play and…...
Chennai Grand Masters 2026 Begins in India on July 16
1+ week, 28+ min ago (132+ words) The Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 begins tomorrow at The Westin Chennai Velachery in India. The event runs from July 16 to 22, and first matches start at 9:30 AM UTC. The tournament features 8 players from 5 countries. The event features a 90+30 time control over…...
Anna Muzychuk Will Not Play at the Chess Olympiad — Ukraine Rosters Revealed
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (183+ words) The head coaches of the Ukrainian national team, Alexander Belyavskyi and Mykhailo Brodskyi, announced the men’s and women’s rosters for the 46th Chess Olympiad. The event will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 28. Ukraine’s No. 1 female player Anna Muzychuk…...
New Candidates Qualification Paths — Rating Spot Removed
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (167+ words) FIDE announced changes to the qualification paths for the FIDE Candidates Tournament on July 14. The update is approved by the FIDE Council and will take effect from the 2028 event. Qualification by Classical rating was removed. The slot for third place…...