Firouzja and Abdusattorov Chase 2026 Candidates Spot at High-Stakes 2025 London Chess Classic

Britain’s most prestigious chess event, the XTX Markets London Chess Classic, returns this month with a world-class field and high stakes at Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium. The 15th edition, set for ...

London Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa in joint lead in Open event as race for final Candidates spot intensifies

In a race to confirm his qualification for the Candidates Tournament 2026, Indian chess prodigy Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa ...

Praggnanandhaa gets closer to Candidates 2026 qualification after finishing London Chess Classic 2025 Open as joint-winner

Praggnanandhaa earned 8.17 points from London Chess Classic Open event in the FIDE Circuit Leaderboard, extending his lead at ...

R Praggnanandhaa further boosts Candidates chances with joint top place finish at London Chess Classic Open

Praggnanandhaa added another 8.17 points to his lead in the FIDE 2025 Circuit with a strong showing in London. He now has a ...
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London Schoolboy Becomes Youngest Person in the World to achieve +2200 FIDE Chess Rating

Ethan Pang, a 9 year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest person in the world to achieve +2200 FIDE Chess Rating, earning him the title of Candidate Master (CM). LONDON ...

Chess-Niemann dives to victory as freestyle chess finals start with underwater exhibition

Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened for the ...