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Sindarov Leads Candidates Tournament at the Halfway Point
Javokhir Sindarov leads the 2026 Candidates with 6/7, the best halfway score in Candidates history since Carlsen's dominant 2013 run, after wins over Caruana, Gukesh, and Abdusattorov.
Tabatabaei Dominates Reykjavik Open with 8/9
Amin Tabatabaei won the 2026 Reykjavik Open with 8/9, winning his first seven games and never coming close to losing in the strongest performance of his career at an open event.
2026 Candidates Tournament Opens in Madrid
The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament opened Saturday in Madrid with eight players competing for the right to challenge the world champion, including young Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov.
Reykjavik Open 2026 Draws Strong International Field
The Reykjavik Open 2026 started Wednesday with 340 players from 62 countries. Iranian GM Amin Tabatabaei is among the top seeds in the nine-round Swiss event.
Abdusattorov Wins Prague Festival for Second Title in March
Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the Prague Chess Festival 2026 with 6.5/8, claiming his second major title in less than two months and cementing himself as the world's best player in early 2026.
Prague Chess Festival 2026 Opens With Strong Field
The Prague Chess Festival 2026 opened Sunday with a nine-player round-robin featuring Tata Steel champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov, David Navara, and several other top-50 GMs.
So and Lee Win the 2026 American Cup
Wesley So beat Hikaru Nakamura 3.5-2.5 and Alice Lee swept Irina Krush 4-0 to claim the 2026 American Cup titles at the Saint Louis Chess Club.
So and Lee Advance to American Cup Finals
Wesley So beat Fabiano Caruana 3-1 and Alice Lee survived Armageddon against Jennifer Yu to set up title matches beginning Thursday at Saint Louis.
Nepomniachtchi Wins Aeroflot Open 2026
Ian Nepomniachtchi won the 2026 Aeroflot Open with 8/9, finishing a full point ahead of the field in his best open tournament performance in years.
Oro Narrowly Misses Youngest GM Record at Aeroflot
Faustino Oro fell one norm point short at Aeroflot, finishing with 6/9 after a key loss in round seven. The youngest GM record stays with Karjakin, but Oro crosses 2500 for the first time.
American Cup 2026 Opens at Saint Louis Chess Club
The 2026 American Cup opens Monday at the Saint Louis Chess Club with Wesley So defending his title and Alice Lee headlining the women's bracket in a tournament running through March 12.
Faustino Oro Chases Youngest GM Record at Aeroflot
Three rounds into the Aeroflot Open, Argentine prodigy Faustino Oro sits at 2.5/3 and is on pace for both his third GM norm and the 2500 rating that would make him the youngest GM in history.
Aeroflot Open 2026 Opens in Moscow
The 2026 Aeroflot Open is underway in Moscow with 127 players from 38 countries. Ian Nepomniachtchi is the top seed, and 14-year-old Faustino Oro headlines a record attempt.
Carlsen Beats Caruana to Win Freestyle World Championship
Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana 3.5-1.5 to win the 2026 Freestyle World Championship in Las Vegas, claiming his third consecutive title in the format.
Carlsen and Caruana Set for Freestyle World Championship
Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana meet Saturday in the Freestyle World Championship final in Las Vegas, with three classical games, three rapid games, and blitz tiebreaks if needed.
Abdusattorov Wins Tata Steel 2026
Nodirbek Abdusattorov claimed the Tata Steel 2026 title with 10/13, finishing a full point ahead of Carlsen and Caruana in the most dominant Wijk aan Zee performance in years.
Keymer Claims GRENKE Chess Classic Title
Vincent Keymer won the GRENKE Chess Classic in Baden-Baden, finishing on 5.5/7 to claim his first major super-tournament title in front of a home crowd.
Abdusattorov Leads Tata Steel at the Halfway Mark
Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads Tata Steel 2026 with 5.5/7, half a point clear of Carlsen after wins over both Caruana and Gukesh in consecutive rounds.
Tata Steel Chess 2026 Opens in Wijk aan Zee
The 88th Tata Steel Chess Tournament is underway in Wijk aan Zee with a 14-player field headlined by Abdusattorov, Carlsen, Caruana, and defending champion Gukesh.