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Ray Robson Dominates Again, Wins Record 6th Chess.com Puzzles Championship in 2026

GM Ray Robson reaffirmed his status as the world’s best tactical problem-solver by winning the 2026 Chess.com Puzzles Championship. With a crushing 5–1 victory over GM Pranav Venkatesh in the Grand Final, Robson secured his sixth title in seven editions, underlining a level of consistency and dominance rarely seen in any competitive chess format.

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Nepomniachtchi Clinches Freestyle Friday With Perfect Final-Round Precision

Ian Nepomniachtchi captured the January 16 edition of Freestyle Friday with a decisive final-round victory, showcasing sharp tactical awareness to finish clear first in a tightly contested field of elite grandmasters.

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Nodirbek Abdusattorov Secures Final Spot at 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship

Nodirbek Abdusattorov delivered a composed and clinical knockout performance to claim the final qualification spot for the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, completing the eight-player field for February’s title showdown.

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