Tag: Chess
-
Carlsen and Goryachkina Clinch 2025 World Rapid Championships Titles
Carlsen Dominates the 2025 World Rapid Championship Magnus Carlsen reaffirmed his status as the preeminent force in chess by clinching the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship with a dominant display. The Norwegian grandmaster finished the tournament a full point ahead of the field, posting an impressive 10.5/13 to seal his sixth world rapid title. This…
-
Global Chess League Day 8 Live: Highlights & Standings
Overview: Day 8 in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League The third season of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) continues to bring elite players together in a dynamic, mixed-gender team format. Day 8 marks another crucial stage in the schedule, where teams vie for momentum, bouncing between rapid-fire matchups and strategic, long-form games.…
-
Anand Beats Gukesh as Global Chess League Day 3 Reshapes Lead
Day 3 Highlights: Anand Triumphs Over Gukesh In a dramatic clash on Day 3 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025, veteran grandmaster Viswanathan Anand defeated rising star Gukesh Dommaraju in a tense display of strategic mastery. The result not only showcased Anand’s enduring prowess but also reshaped the standings as one of the…
-
Wei Yi Triumphs as China Dreams of a World Cup Crown: Arjun Erigaisi Falls in Tie-Break
Overview: A high-stakes clash that defined the World Cup 2025 narrative The FIDE World Cup 2025 delivered drama from the outset, but none more consequential than the tie-break bout between Wei Yi, China’s rising chess star, and India’s top player Arjun Erigaisi. With the World Cup at stake and a coveted berth to the Candidates…
-
Yakubboev Breaks Through: 1st Blood in World Cup Quarterfinals, Joins 2700 Club
Upset Bout Jumps to Quarterfinals In a gripping opening encounter of the 2025 FIDE World Cup Quarterfinals, GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan delivered the only decisive result as he defeated GM Alexander Donchenko in a tense game one. The win gave Yakubboev a vital edge and put him one victory away from a place in…
-
Yakubboev Draws First Blood, Reaches 2700 Live Rating in World Cup QF
Summary: Yakubboev Takes the Opening Knockout Game In a tightly contested encounter at the 2025 FIDE World Cup, GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan delivered the sole decisive game of the quarterfinals against GM Alexander Donchenko of Germany. The win gave Yakubboev a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series, setting the stage for a dramatic chase…
-
Yakubboev Breaks Through in World Cup Quarterfinals, Reaches 2700 Live Rating
Yakubboev Delivers Decisive Victory to Open World Cup Quarterfinals The 2025 FIDE World Cup Quarterfinals began with a bang as GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan secured the lone decisive game against GM Alexander Donchenko of Germany. The win, earned in game one, put Yakubboev on the cusp of the Semifinals and also marked a milestone…
-
Reviews Make Their Move on Broadway’s New Chess Revival
Opening Night Sparks Mixed to Rapt Reactions for Broadway’s Chess Revival On November 16, the Imperial Theatre welcomed critics to the first Broadway revival of Chess, the rock-opera-infused musical rooted in Cold War intrigue and chessboard metaphors. Directed by Michael Mayer, with previews starting October 15, the production arrives with high expectations—both for its staging…
-
Chess Broadway Revival Opens: Critics Weigh In on Opening Night
Opening Night Sparks Broadway’s Chess Revival When the lights rose on November 16 at the Imperial Theatre, Broadway welcomed its first-ever revival of Chess with a mix of anticipation and curiosity. Directed by Michael Mayer, the production follows a period of previews that began October 15, inviting long‑time fans and curious theatergoers to revisit a…
-
Early Leaders Emerge as World Cup 2025 Round 2 Highlights Highlight Arjun Erigaisi and Co.
Quick Start for a Packed World Cup Round 2 The 2025 FIDE World Cup entered its second round with an energized slate of games across 64 boards, where 21 players delivered decisive results in game one. As the tournament moves deeper, a handful of tops seeds have shown they can convert early chances into pivotal…