Super Grandmaster Chess

Postponed since March 2020, the event that determines the next challenger to World Champion Magnus Carlsen will resume Monday in Yekaterinburg,… Read More »

A defining characteristic of the American Cup that distinguishes it from a normal knockout tournament is its double elimination format,… Read More »

The pressure is increasing at the American Cup as the rounds progress, and the players are handling this very impressively. In the champion’s bracket… Read More »

As the American Cup progresses, it is becoming clear who is in their best form. The semifinals of the champion's bracket saw GMs Hikaru Nakamura and… Read More »

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A new exhibit at… Read More »

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The second annual American Cup kicks off Friday,… Read More »

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(courtesy Chess.… Read More »

Is classical chess dead? It’s no secret that this question makes me grimace. But it’s not because I am a “purist” who will balk at rapid chess.… Read More »