Super Grandmaster Chess

We are less than two weeks away from the Saint Louis Chess Club’s (SLCC) American Cup, an annual event pitting the best American players against each… Read More »

This week's Wednesday Workout continues our series on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York.Our… Read More »

One True Champion*The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship featured an experimental departure in format from previous years, replacing the second day… Read More »

2024 FIDE Rapid & Blitz World Championship PreviewEditor's note: This story first appeared in the December 2024 issue of Chess Life magazine, and… Read More »

18 for 18: 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes 18th Undisputed World Chess Champion
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The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship match between GM Ding Liren and GM Gukesh Dommaraju is deadlocked at 6–6 as the players enter a pivotal… Read More »

Caruana Wins Massive U.S. Masters, Six Norms Earned in CharlotteSpending Thanksgiving weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina has become something of a… Read More »

The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship remains knotted up at 4½–4½ after nine rounds of the 14-game match. After trading victories in the first and… Read More »

There was a time not very long ago that three consecutive draws in a world championship match was not newsworthy. But, after two decisive results in… Read More »