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Magnus Carlsen captured clear 1st at the Chess.com Isle of Man Masters with 7.5 points out of 9 games. Surprisingly, this is Carlsen's first… Read More »
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Four-time U.S. Women's Champion Anna Zatonskih is having a spectacular tournament at the Isle of Man Open - with a 2600+ performance rating and a… Read More »
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This year's IOM Masters field is particularly strong, featuring 5 players from the World’s top 10, including the 3 most recent world champions.Read… Read More »
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Round 3 has left the chess world in shock as many favorites and top 10 players have been knocked out, including Magnus Carlsen. Out of the five… Read More »
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Test your tactical skills with puzzles from the Chess.com Speed Chess Championship.Read More »
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Levon Aronian clinched clear 1st in the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz with a dominating 24.5 score, 3 points ahead of his closest competitors. Here are a… Read More »
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After 9 captivating rounds of rapid chess, Levon Aronian is the clear leader with 5 impressive victories. Read More »
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Here are a few of the most interesting tactical, positional, and endgame moments that have occurred in the event so far.Read More »
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The Sinquefield Cup, the strongest tournament in the country, begins tomorrow. This year's field features the return of World Champion Magnus Carlsen… Read More »
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This unexpected result left a wide open opportunity for Awonder Liang to clinch the championship, without even needing a playoff—if he could win his… Read More »