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GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the only decisive game in game one of the Quarterfinals in the #2025FIDEWorld Cup, against GM Alexander Donchenko!
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 6.1: Yakubboev Draws 1st Blood, Crosses 2700 Live Rating
GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the only decisive game in game one of the Quarterfinals in the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
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Wesley So matched Nakamura in 3+1 and even won the 1+1 section, but Hikaru is through to the London Finals after clinching a thrilling 11-10 victory!
Speed Chess 2025: Nakamura Beats So 11-10 In Thriller
GM Hikaru Nakamura has booked his ticket for the Speed Chess Championship 2025 Semifinals in London after a nail-biting match against GM Wesley So went down to the wire.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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The Ukrainian Chess Federation has filed a last-minute complaint against the participation of "Team FIDE" in the FIDE Women's World Team Championship, which begins Tuesday in Linares, Spain.
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Ukraine Files Protest Vs. Russian 'Team FIDE' In Women's World Team Championship
The Ukrainian Chess Federation has filed a last-minute complaint against the participation of "Team FIDE" in the FIDE Women's World Team Championship, which begins Tuesday in Linares, Spain.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the only decisive game in game one of the Quarterfinals in the #2025FIDEWorld Cup, against GM Alexander Donchenko!
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 6.1: Yakubboev Draws 1st Blood, Crosses 2700 Live Rating
GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the only decisive game in game one of the Quarterfinals in the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Sam Shankland said it was a chance to "exorcize some demons" after beating Dubov to reach the World Cup Quarterfinals for the 1st time since 2021 — he was joined by Esipenko, Martinez & Donchenko after Round 5 tiebreaks!
FIDE World Cup Round 5 Tiebreaks: Shankland, Esipenko, Martinez, Donchenko Reach Quarterfinals
GM Sam Shankland won a brilliant first game and ended the 2025 FIDE World Cup run of GM Daniil Dubov 2-0 in tiebreaks to reach the Quarterfinals.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Arjun Erigaisi scored a spectacular win over Levon Aronian to become one of 4 players to reach the FIDE World Cup Quarterfinals!
FIDE World Cup 2025, Round 5.2: Arjun Beats Aronian To Reach Quarterfinals
Second-seed GM Arjun Erigaisi is through to the Quarterfinals of the 2025 FIDE World Cup after finding a beautiful finish to eliminate GM Levon Aronian.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Magnus Carlsen beat Fabiano Caruana 14.5-7.5 and is the 1st player to qualify for the Speed Chess Semifinals in London, where he'll play the winner of Niemann-Lazavik!
Carlsen First To Book Tickets To London Finals
GM Magnus Carlsen defeated GM Fabiano Caruana with a 14.5-7.5 final score to reach the Semifinals of the Speed Chess Championship 2025.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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19-year-old Javokhir Sindarov grabbed the only win as Round 5 of the 2025 FIDE World Cup began!
FIDE World Cup 2025 Round 5.1: 19-Year-Old Sindarov Grabs Only Win
19-year-old GM Javokhir Sindarov's relentless pressure finally gave him a win over GM Frederik Svane as round five of the 2025 FIDE World Cup began.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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GMs Jose Martinez, Alireza Firouzja, and Alexey Sarana won the first three 3 0 Thursday events, which were held on November 13.
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Martinez, Firouzja, Sarana Win Inaugural 3 0 Thursday Tournaments
GMs Jose Martinez, Alireza Firouzja, and Alexey Sarana won the first three 3 0 Thursday events, which were held on November 13.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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GM Hans Niemann won #FreestyleFriday with a round still to play on November 14, becoming the ninth multi-time winner of the event.
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Niemann Coasts To Freestyle Friday Victory
Hans Niemann won Freestyle Friday with a round still to play on November 14, becoming the ninth multi-time winner of the event.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Capital One won the North American Corporate Chess League Season 12, its second title since the league's inception.
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Capital One Wins 2nd Title In NACCL Season 12
Capital One won the North American Corporate Chess League Season 12, its second title since the league's inception.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Arjun marched on, but Praggnanandhaa, Keymer, Rapport & MVL all crashed out of the 2025 FIDE World Cup!
2025 FIDE World Cup Round 4 Tiebreaks: Arjun Strides On As Pragg, Keymer Lead Exodus
2nd-seed Arjun Erigaisi is the only official top-10 player remaining in the 2025 FIDE World Cup after beating Peter Leko 2-0 in Round 4 tiebreaks. Praggnanandhaa and Vincent Keymer are out.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Donchenko has now beaten both Grand Swiss Candidates qualifiers in consecutive rounds, while he's joined in Round 5 of the World Cup by Jose Martinez, Aronian, Liem Le & Yakubboev—11 (!) matches go to tiebreaks tomorrow! www.chess.com/news/view/20...
FIDE World Cup 2025, Round 4.2: Donchenko, Martinez Continue Giant-Killing
GM Alexander Donchenko followed up his win over GM Anish Giri by knocking out German teammate GM Matthias Bluebaum to reach the Last 16 of the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Can anyone stop Magnus in #FreestyleChess? The tour will reach its conclusion in South Africa in December.
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Can Anyone Stop Carlsen From Winning The Freestyle Grand Slam Tour?
TheFreestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour will reach its conclusion in South Africa next month, and one key question is whether anyone can stop Magnus Carlsen from becoming the 2025 Freestyle Chess Champion.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed on Tuesday that they have formally filed a complaint against GM Vladimir Kramnik, the 14th world champion.
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FIDE Confirms Ethics Investigation Into Kramnik Following Death Of Naroditsky
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed on Tuesday that they have formally filed a complaint against GM Vladimir Kramnik, the 14th world champion.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen on scoring 11/11 on 11/11 in the 11th Titled Tuesday of the current season! 🤯 www.chess.com/news/view/ca...
Carlsen Takes Down Everyone En Route To 11/11
GM Magnus Carlsen won the 11th Titled Tuesday of the current season on November 11 by scoring a perfect 11/11. In the last four rounds, he toppled a quartet of top rivals.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Levon Aronian and Jose Martinez scored the 2 wins in Round 4 of the FIDE World Cup, while Praggnanandhaa-Dubov was a thrilling draw!
FIDE World Cup 2025, Round 4.1: Aronian, Martinez Strike As Pragg Escapes
Two-time world cup winner GM Levon Aronian smoothly beat GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek as round four of the 2025 FIDE World Cup began in Goa. The day's only other winner was GM Jose Martinez.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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In the longest match, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was on the brink of elimination twice against GM Vladislav Artemiev. Both times, he won on demand and then won the match with White in armageddon.
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 3 Tiebreaks: Vachier-Lagrave Wins Marathon Match In Armageddon
Thirty-two players remain in contention to win the 2025 FIDE World Cup ahead of round four.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Yasser Seirawan called Crazyhouse "one-person Bughouse" so it's fitting NM Isaac Chiu added Crazyhouse to his Bughouse Community Championship title!
Crazyhouse Championship 2025: Bughouse Champ Isaac Chiu Adds New Title
Yasser Seirawan described Crazyhouse as "one-person Bughouse" so it was fitting that Isaac Chiu, one half of the 2025 Bughouse Championship winning team, also triumphed in the Crazyhouse Championship.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Upsets continue to stream in at a staggering rate in round three of the #2025FIDEWorldCup. On board one, Frederik Svane eliminated World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju.
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 3 Game 2: World Champion Gukesh Eliminated By Frederik Svane; Giri, Abdusattorov Also Out
Upsets continue to stream in at a staggering rate in round three of the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Mexican no. 1 Jose Martinez (2644) scored the upset of the day against Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2750) in game one of round three in the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 3 Game 1: Martinez Upsets Abdusattorov With Black Pieces
GM Jose Martinez (2644) scored the upset of the day in game one of round three in the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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The Crazyhouse Championship starts on November 7 at 1 p.m. ET/19:00 CEST! The following eight players qualified.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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"I kind of had the feeling it was going to be a good day," said GM Lorenzo Lodici's (2572) after eliminating GM Hans Niemann (2729) in the #2025FIDEWorldCup!
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 2 Tiebreaks: Lodici Knocks Out Niemann, Rasmus Svane Wins In Armageddon
The upset of the day was GM Lorenzo Lodici's (2572) match win against GM Hans Niemann (2729).
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Arsenal Premier League Star Eberechi Eze returned to his old school to talk about chess!
Premier League Star Eberechi Eze Returns To School To Speak About Love For Chess
PogChamps champion Eberechi Eze's skills on the soccer pitch have made him a star for English Premier League side Arsenal, but now the 27-year-old has launched a new chess initiative.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Pentala Harikrishna played a stunning queen sacrifice, while Wesley So resigned in a drawn position. #2025FIDEWorldCup round 2 game 2 was full of drama!
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2025 FIDE World Cup Round 2 Game 2: Harikrishna Sacs Queen; Nepomniachtchi, Wesley So, Aravindh Eliminated
GM Pentala Harikrishna played the Game of the Day, if not the tournament, with a stunning queen sacrifice against GM Arseniy Nesterov.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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GM Denis Lazavik won #TitledTuesday on November 4, seizing the outright lead away from GM Jose Martinez in the final round on a day where such tournament lead changes were typical.
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Action-Packed Tuesday Goes Lazavik's Way
Denis Lazavik won Titled Tuesday on November 4, seizing the outright lead away from Jose Martinez in the final round. Magnus Carlsen took second place ahead of Martinez.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM