3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (692+ words) The world is marking four years since Russia launched its bloody full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is a poignant moment for millions of people affected. But one man may be breathing a sigh of relief right now: FIDE president Arkady…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (765+ words) There's a new feud simmering in the chess world. But don't get too excited. If you were hoping for a proper, table-flipping rivalry worthy of the game's long, dramatic history, the spat between the 31-year-old GM Anish Giri and 38-year-old…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (682+ words) This time last year GM Hans Niemann, the wild-haired bad-boy of chess, was something of a pariah in the game. Struggling to get invites after being banned in 2024 from the influential Saint Louis Chess Club premises, and therefore all its…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (431+ words) Did anyone ever have any doubt? What was the point in even turning up? Those are the kind of questions chess experts ask whenever Norway's chess superstar GM Magnus Carlsen turns up for an event. And so it was at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (17+ words) I Need My Title Arena / Online Chess Tournaments | Chess Arena Events, Online Competitions, Live Chess'World Chess...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (521+ words) It's been a week in which two of the richest events in chess went to war, while a third big player, Norway Chess, announced the latest name to add the roster for its own super-tournament. That name was GM Alireza…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (276+ words) Did you know that you can obtain your Arena Title playing FOA tournaments? With every game, you are one step closer to achieving your title. Play and win! We are rooting for you." Yes, this tournament is FOA-Rated and will…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (589+ words) Elite chess players are heading toward a very awkward August. In 2026, two of the biggest events on the calendar'the long-established Grand Chess Tour and the Saudi-funded Esports World Cup'are set to overlap. And unless something gives, many of the world's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (16+ words) Blitz Happy Hour FOA / Online Chess Tournaments | Chess Arena Events, Online Competitions, Live Chess'World Chess...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (155+ words) Yes, this tournament is FIDE Rated and will affect your FIDE Rating. A win has a base score of 2 points, a draw 1 point, and a loss is worth no points. If you win two games consecutively you will start a…...