
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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Aaryan Varshney Becomes India’s 92nd Grandmaster in Stunning Start to 2026
India’s grandmaster tally continues to rise as 21-year-old Aaryan Varshney seals his final GM norm with a commanding tournament victory in Armenia.
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Abdusattorov, Pranav, Oparin, and Tabatabaei Reach Knockout Stage of 2026 FIDE Freestyle Play-In
Four grandmasters finished tied at the top of the Play-In Swiss as the race for the final Freestyle World Championship spot moves to a decisive knockout.
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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026: A Generational Shift at the Wimbledon of Chess
The 88th Tata Steel Chess Tournament marks a historic turning point, featuring the youngest Masters lineup ever while the Challengers once again shape the future elite.
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