Fifteen years after his devastating loss to Wesley So, Vasyl Ivanchuk avenged his 2009 defeat with a stunning win at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, solidifying his legendary status in the chess world.
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World Champion Magnus Carlsen's unexpected journey to his first game, involving a rainy bike ride and a late arrival, was just one of the dramatic events in a round filled with shocking upsets at the Chess Olympiad.
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Chess is played by over 600 million people worldwide. Despite its long history and immense popularity, it still isn't recognized as an official Olympic sport. Why is that, and what would need to happen for chess to be included in the Olympics?
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As the 45th Chess Olympiad approaches, the excitement builds with 197 teams registered to compete in the open section. With FIDE representing 201 national federations, the field falls just short of full global representation.
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A round of draws in Saint Louis allowed Alireza Firouzja to keep his 1-point lead over Fabiano Caruana going into the final day of action at the Sinquefield Cup. These results also granted Firouzja victory in the Grand Chess Tour .
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The 2025 Open Championship of the Czech Republic in Amateur Chess is on the horizon! Scheduled from May 6th to May 11th, 2025, this prestigious tournament is exclusively for players with an ELO rating of up to 2299.
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