International Events

In a storybook ending, IM Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian player ever to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Indian GM Humpy Koneru 2½–… Read More »

The semi-finals are set for the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, Georgia. With three spots in the FIDE Women’s World Championship Candidates… Read More »

Today's puzzles continue a series featuring games from the 2025 FIDE World Cadets Cup. Read our full report here, and check out more puzzles for… Read More »

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There’s no such thing as an easy pairing in this tournament. The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup is down from 107 players to the final 32 in… Read More »

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup began Saturday, July 5 in Batumi, Georgia, with 107 players vying for their share of the $691,250 prize fund and one… Read More »

Editor's note: This report will be updated with photos and any additional relevant information on Friday, June 20. The final round concluded earlier… Read More »

The battle of youth versus experience at this year’s Cairns Cup is looking a bit drawish after five rounds of action at the Saint Louis Chess Club (… Read More »

Cairns Cup PreviewThe fifth edition of the Cairns Cup kicks off this week at the Saint Louis Chess Club (SLCC). The strongest invitational in the… Read More »

Former US Champion Sam Shankland Becomes 2025 American Continental ChampionFOZ DO IGUAÇU, BRAZIL—The FIDE Americas Tournament Committee seems to have… Read More »