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Ju Wenjun smiling in her post-game interview after round 6

Women's World Championship: Lessons From Ju's Wins

It's the defending champion's match to lose now. After tying the match in round 3, GM Ju Wenjun survived a dangerous position the next day against…

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Wednesday Workout

Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 12 (Liang)

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 »
The playing hall at the KCF All-Girls

More Than A Competition: The 20th KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship Celebrates Bright Future of Girls in Chess

Editor's note: This recap of the KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship was authored by Ella Guo, a junior at The Harker School in California. CLO…
Webster posing with the President's Cup

President’s Cup: Webster University Makes History

Webster University Makes History With Seventh President's Cup The 2025 President’s Cup, hosted by The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), featured...
Ju Wenjun carefully studying her position towards the end of game 4

Women’s World Championship: Highlights From Games 3-4

What to Watch For: Practical Decision-Making in Games 3 and 4 After the challenger, GM Tan Zhongyi, took an early lead in the FIDE Women’s World… Read More »
Tactics Tuesday

Tactics Tuesday: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 12 (Liang)

Today's Tactics Tuesday continues a multi-week feature on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. In… Read More »
Tan faces off against Ju in front of a crowd of media and spectators in Shanghai

Women’s World Championship: Highlights From Opening Rounds

Three Storylines to Watch From Shanghai GM Tan Zhongyi leads four-time defending champion GM Ju Wenjun 1½–½ in Shanghai after two rounds of the 2025…
Garry Kasparov, making the first move for WIM Iris Mou on board one, shakes hands with Sanushya Subramaniam

Record-Breaking Opening for the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship

The 20th Annual Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) All-Girls National Chess Championship kicked off with excitement on opening day, April 4, at the… Read More »
Tani during his game against Raja Harshit

Tani Crosses 2400, Qualifies for IM Title at NYC Chess Norms Spring Invitational

Several players came up just short of a norm at NYC Chess Norms' 2025 Spring Invitational, but there was still plenty of inventive, enterprising… Read More »
Promo banner for match

FIDE Women's World Chess Championship Preview

The 2025 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship (WWCC) begins Thursday, April 3 in Shanghai, China. The 12-game match is a clash between four-time...
Wednesday Workout

Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 11 (Lenderman)

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 »

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