Chess News
Jonathan Hawkins (1983–2025): A Remarkable Rise in British Chess
December 24, 2025
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Jonathan Hawkins (1 May 1983 – 22 December 2025) was born in Consett, County Durham, England, and became one of British chess’s most inspiring late im...
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FIDE General Assembly 2025 Opens Under Growing Political Pressure
December 14, 2025
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
The FIDE General Assembly began this week amid heightened tension, as chess officials from around the world gathered with more than just tournament sc...
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Jose Martinez Leads a Wave of Rising Stars
December 6, 2025
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
The latest FIDE rating list has delivered one of the most exciting shake-ups of the year, with several rising talents making major leaps as 2025 comes...
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Sindarov Shocks the Chess World With Historic World Cup Win
November 27, 2025
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
The chess world got its biggest storyline of the year as teenage grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov captured the FIDE World Cup 2025, delivering a stunning...
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Kasparov Beats Anand Again in High-Profile Fischer Random Clash
October 18, 2025
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Garry Kasparov proved he still has the instincts of a champion after defeating Viswanathan Anand in a headline-grabbing Fischer Random (Chess960) matc...
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Carlsen Wins Champions Showdown in St. Louis After Beating Caruana, Nakamura, and World Champion Gukesh
October 5, 2025
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Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Posted by Nathaniel Cross
Magnus Carlsen delivered another reminder of why he remains chess’s ultimate big-game player, winning the high-profile Champions Showdown: The Kings i...
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