The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is rescheduling the Senior National Chess Championship to November-December this year, moving it from its initial March 2027 slot. This decision follows concerns raised by Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta about the adverse impact on players due to exam clashes and logistical issues.
An International Master visits Bobby Fischer's grave in Iceland, reflecting on the chess legend's genius, his pivotal 1972 Cold War victory against Boris Spassky, his innovations in chess, and his later life marked by controversy, US sanctions, and eventual refuge and citizenship in Iceland.
England's 11-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan achieved a historic first international master (IM) result at the Dole Trophy in Aix-en-Provence, France, setting a new world age record by beating Judit Polgar's previous mark by nearly five months. She also surpassed the requirement for her second women’s grandmaster norm.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that US foreign policy resembles a major chess game, where Washington consistently seeks to maximize profits, particularly in energy resources, and aims to preserve its global hegemony.
Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has temporarily stepped aside after being included in the EU's 21st sanctions list related to Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion. Deputy President Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president, while Dvorkovich plans to legally challenge the sanctions.
17-year-old Anshul Bhatt, India's bridge prodigy, is selected for the senior Under-31 World Youth Bridge Championship. Compared to chess's past, he aims to popularize bridge in India through teaching and his own success, drawing parallels to Viswanathan Anand's impact on chess.
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), fondateur de Binance, affirme que la capitalisation des cryptomonnaies représente moins de 1 % de la richesse mondiale, contredisant l'idée d'un marché saturé. Il identifie les passerelles fiat, le manque de stablecoins attractifs et la faible tokenisation des actifs réels comme les principaux freins et opportunités de croissance.
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar suffered a humiliating climbdown after chess grandmaster Judit Polgar rejected his presidential nomination, sparking public backlash and anger within his own party. This follows Magyar's controversial move to oust the sitting president and his broader "regime change" efforts against Viktor Orban's legacy.
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has released quarterly stipends totaling ₹42.3 lakh to 42 top young Indian chess players (U7-U19), aiming to alleviate financial burdens for training and competition, as part of a grassroots development plan.
Chess legend Judit Polgar rejected Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar's offer to become Hungary's president, citing a lack of strength to unite a divided nation, despite Magyar's aim for 'regime change' from Viktor Orban's government.
Rathanvel VS became India's 99th chess Grandmaster after a four-and-a-half-year wait to achieve the 2500 Elo rating. He overcame financial struggles, injuries, and rating plateaus, crediting his parents' support, and now plans to continue his career in chess, including teaching and opening an academy.
Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren will compete for the World Chess Championship title in a 14-game match in Astana, Kazakhstan, over three weeks in April. The event follows reigning champion Magnus Carlsen's decision not to defend his title, setting the stage for a closely watched contest between the world's second and third-ranked players.
FIDE approved the Chess Federation of Russia's request to leave the European Chess Union and join the Asian Chess Federation, pending ACF's decision at its February 28 General Assembly in Abu Dhabi. Russian players can switch federations without incurring fees.
Alireza Firouzja won the Croatia Super Rapid and Blitz, while Magnus Carlsen marked 15 years as world No. 1. The article discusses Firouzja's potential in new formats, Carlsen's enduring dominance, and the historical debate comparing him to Garry Kasparov.
King Charles is reportedly seeking a meeting with Prince Harry this week to reconcile and see his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. Harry is in the UK without his family, facing challenges with accommodation and security.
Organised crime is increasingly involved in match-fixing across various sports, including chess, to launder money from drug and human trafficking. Authorities are struggling to keep pace with new technologies and prediction markets, leading to a rise in younger offenders and outdated solutions.
Chennai teenager Aswath S achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026, becoming India's 98th GM. He secured the title by defeating FM Kannan Vaidyanathan in the final round, finishing with 7/9 points. The achievement came after a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams.
Chennai's Aswath S achieved his third and final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026, becoming India's 98th GM. The teenager balanced his academic commitments, including Class 10 board exams, with his chess pursuits.
Discord's AI moderation system mistakenly banned over 8,000 users in two months due to a bug that flagged harmless images like spreadsheets and game textures as harmful. The company is restoring affected accounts and working on better safeguards.
Portugal and Spain played a goalless but thrilling first half in Dallas. Both teams had significant chances, with goalkeepers Diogo Costa and Unai Simón making crucial saves. The match is a tactical battle with high stakes for a World Cup quarter-final spot.
Prince Harry's invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit was withdrawn at the last moment, with the palace citing his upcoming High Court judgment against Associated Newspapers as the reason. Harry's spokesperson expressed disappointment, noting the palace was aware of the judgment earlier.
Prince Harry's offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit was withdrawn shortly after he accepted it. The palace cited insufficient notice and the upcoming judgment in his legal case against a publisher as reasons, while Harry's team expressed disappointment.
