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Tatev Abrahamyan in the World Chess Hall of Fame after defeating Carissa Yip in the blitz playoffs

Tatev Abrahamyan Reaches 2400, Earns First GM Norm

11 years after earning her final IM norm, 37-year-old American WGM Tatev Abrahamyan crossed 2400 FIDE for the first time to become eligible for the IM...

Wednesday Workout: U.S. Open Highlights

This week's puzzles look at some brilliant tactical moments from the 125th Annual U.S. Open. WGM Sabina Foisor's excellent coverage for Chess Life...

Tactics Tuesday: U.S. Open Highlights

This week's puzzles look at some brilliant tactical moments from the 125th Annual U.S. Open. WGM Sabina Foisor's excellent coverage for Chess Life...

Rahul Peddi Wins 12th Washington International

Editor’s note: Since becoming Digital Editor for Chess Life Online, I have dreamt of publishing more regular wrap-ups of the sorts of events that are...

Aronian Wins Third Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

GM Levon Aronian won his third Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title on Friday, August 15, netting a $40,000 first prize and 13 Grand Chess Tour (GCT)...

Girls over GMs: 2 Break Yip's Record in One Weekend

Update, August 18, 2025: This article has been updated to reflect the circumstances of GM Bryan Smith’s record-breaking loss. An earlier version of...

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Tatev Abrahamyan Reaches 2400, Earns First GM Norm 11 years after earning her final IM norm, 37-year-old American WGM Tatev Abrahamyan crossed 2400 FIDE for the first time to become eligible for the IM...
Wednesday Workout: U.S. Open Highlights This week's puzzles look at some brilliant tactical moments from the 125th Annual U.S. Open. WGM Sabina Foisor's excellent coverage for Chess Life...
Tactics Tuesday: U.S. Open Highlights This week's puzzles look at some brilliant tactical moments from the 125th Annual U.S. Open. WGM Sabina Foisor's excellent coverage for Chess Life...
Rahul Peddi Wins 12th Washington International Editor’s note: Since becoming Digital Editor for Chess Life Online, I have dreamt of publishing more regular wrap-ups of the sorts of events that are...
Aronian Wins Third Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz GM Levon Aronian won his third Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title on Friday, August 15, netting a $40,000 first prize and 13 Grand Chess Tour (GCT)...
Girls over GMs: 2 Break Yip's Record in One Weekend Update, August 18, 2025: This article has been updated to reflect the circumstances of GM Bryan Smith’s record-breaking loss. An earlier version of...