A New Chess Festival Is Coming This Summer And It's Named After Daniel Naroditsky
The inaugural Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz will take place in Charlotte in July 2026, honoring Daniel Naroditsky's legacy with a $50,000 prize fund and a star-studded field.
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1 day ago • 5 min read
Judit Polgar Has Doubts About Whether Gukesh Can Keep the World Chess Title
Judit Polgár believes D. Gukesh faces serious challenges defending his World Chess Championship title as pressure and expectations continue to grow after a difficult run of results.
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Sina Movahed Wins Titled Tuesday With a Stunning 10.5/11
Grandmaster Sina Movahed dominates Titled Tuesday with a stunning 10.5/11 score, defeating Magnus Carlsen and winning the tournament by a clear margin.
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Bodhana Sivanandan Is Now an FM at Just 11 Years Old
Bodhana Sivanandan becomes an FM at 11 after strong results in Austria and France push her rating past 2300 — higher than Judit Polgar at the same age.
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