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Photo Report: Assorted Medalists

This page features every photo we have, so far, from any of the awards ceremonies at SuperNationals VIII. These photos are categorized and tagged…

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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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...
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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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Check is in the Mail, April 2025: Robert Jacobs

This issue is dedicated to the memory of Robert Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs, winner of the first Absolute Chess tournament in 1976, passed away on January… Read More »
Tactics Tuesday

Tactics Tuesday: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 11 (Lenderman)

Today's Tactics Tuesday continues a multi-week feature on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. Our…
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Just the Rules: I Need To Ask This

How is it that so many players have not read the rulebook? It is free online. Most tournament players will find that chapter one is the most useful...

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