Fischer Wins 1957 New Jersey Open
The 1957 New Jersey Open was where one of Bobby Fischer’s 60 Memorable Games was played...his game against James T. Sherwin. There were 81 players....
Magnus Carlsen Joins Esports Rich List, a First for a Chess Player
Magnus Carlsen joins esports rich list as chess rivalry thrives online.
Magnus Carlsen aims for his fourth online tournament victory...
Chess Makes Top 20 Game on Twitch
It was recently announced that Chess has become one of the top 20 games on Twitch, thanks to some of the platform’s...
Orchid-Lekki Chess Club (OLCC) Mourn Dan Foster
Orchid Lekki Chess Club is sad to announce the passing away of their dear member, friend and brother, the legendary Radio Broadcaster,...
FIDE and Chess.com Women’s Speed Chess Championship Begins Tomorrow
The International Chess Federation and Chess.com are pleased to announce the Women's Speed Chess Championship, an online competition to be held between June 18th...
On Racism: NM Daniel Jones
On this series of racism, GM Pontus Carlsson's shares experiences of chess players around the world and asks what we as a...
EDUCATIONAL CHESS vs. SPORT CHESS
Two different kinds of chess? Yes and no! The chessmen, their moves and the rules of the game are the same but...
The Online Threat
Ever since the lockdowns started I kept hearing and reading how chess was so fortunate because it can easily be played online....
On Racism: GM Pontus Carlsson
The death of George Floyd, followed by global protests, has moved the topic of racism to the front of public debate. Chess.com...
Chess is Indeed a Sport!
It has been debated for ages. But now the University of Physical Education in Budapest has awarded a Honorary Doctorate to a...
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Guiness World Record for Longest Marathon Chess: Day 1 with Tunde Onakoya
Nigerian chess player Tunde Onakoya has begun his extraordinary journey - attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess...
The John Fawole Chess Awards 2024
The John Fawole Chess Awards 2024 Edition is set to take place on August 23rd, 2024, at the prestigious Chevron Club in...
Reflections by Dr. Lyndon Bouah: Highlights from the 2024 SA Closed Chess Championship and...
The SA Closed Chess Championship, a prestigious event held at the Newlands Cricket Ground ended on the 2nd of April, 2024. Dr....