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06/10/2026

Sebastian Poltorak of Poland and Singaporean grandmaster Tin Jingyao have been named recipients of the 2026 Svetozar Gligoric Trophy. Poltorak was recognised for agreeing to a draw after his opponent became unwell during the European Club Cup, while Tin declined to claim a forfeit win when his opponent arrived late because of traffic. The appointed commission said both cases reflected exemplary fair play and respect for opponents over immediate competitive advantage. | Photo: FIDE

Sebastian Poltorak of Poland and Singaporean grandmaster Tin Jingyao have been named recipients of the 2026 Svetozar Gligoric Trophy. Poltorak was recognised for agreeing to a draw after his opponent became unwell during the European Club Cup, while Tin declined to claim a forfeit win when his oppon...

05/10/2026

A Dog At The Board, With One Condition

05/10/2026

Bent Larsen combined an unconventional approach to the opening with a strong understanding of dynamic positions. In the 20th volume of the ChessBase Master Class series, several experts examine different aspects of the Danish star's play. The strategy section includes his 1968 win over Florin Gheorghiu in Monte Carlo, a game in which Larsen used active piece play and structural imbalances to make the most of a lasting initiative.

Bent Larsen combined an unconventional approach to the opening with a strong understanding of dynamic positions. In the 20th volume of the ChessBase Master Class series, several experts examine different aspects of the Danish star's play. The strategy section includes his 1968 win over Florin Gheorg...

05/10/2026

A Nap Before Every Chess Game

05/10/2026

The Fagernes International Autumn Tournament is under way in Norway, with six players sharing the lead in the GM Swiss after two rounds. Tiger Hillarp Persson, Aksel Bu Kvaloy, Christian Gloeckler (pictured, left), Harika Dronavalli, Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal and Mads Vestby-Ellingsen have all started with 2/2. The ten-round event, played at the Scandic Valdres hotel, continues until Sunday 11 October. | Photo: Anna Ovidia Young

The Fagernes International Autumn Tournament is under way in Norway, with six players sharing the lead in the GM Swiss after two rounds. Tiger Hillarp Persson, Aksel Bu Kvaloy, Christian Gloeckler (pictured, left), Harika Dronavalli, Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal and Mads Vestby-Ellingsen have all starte...

05/10/2026

Arne and Karsten show highlights from the Tech Mahindra. In this case it is Black to move and win. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

05/10/2026

A Message For Faustino's Dad

05/10/2026

Jon Speelman looks back at the Samarkand Olympiad through a selection of short decisive games from the open section. From nearly 9,000 games played across the event, he filters out miniatures of 25 moves or fewer involving at least one player rated above 2500 - then selects a group of the most striking and entertaining examples! | Pictured: Ukrainian GM Igor Kovalenko (he played 15.Nb1! in the diagrammed position, trapping his opponent's queen) | Photo: Rafal Oleksiewicz / FIDE

Jon Speelman looks back at the Samarkand Olympiad through a selection of short decisive games from the open section. From nearly 9,000 games played across the event, he filters out miniatures of 25 moves or fewer involving at least one player rated above 2500 - then selects a group of the most strik...

04/10/2026

The Sahel Chess Festival returns to Monastir from 24 October to 1 November, with around 300 players expected to compete at the Hotel El Habib on Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast. The field already includes GMs Titas Stremavicius, Pavel Ponkratov, Friso Nijboer, Mihail Marin and Amir Zaibi, alongside leading Tunisian players and young international prospects. The event continues to position Tunisia as a growing destination for open tournament chess. | Photo: Diana Mihajlova

The Sahel Chess Festival returns to Monastir from 24 October to 1 November, with around 300 players expected to compete at the Hotel El Habib on Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast. The field already includes GMs Titas Stremavicius, Pavel Ponkratov, Friso Nijboer, Mihail Marin and Amir Zaibi, alongside ...

04/10/2026

Chess philanthropist Evren Ucok has committed over $5 million in just three years to transform the global chess ecosystem. Moving beyond traditional sponsorships, his visionary investment provides holistic support for emerging prodigies like Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Sivanandan Bodhana, backs elite European clubs, and funds cutting-edge anti-cheating technology. This is the story of a profound commitment to shaping the next generation of grandmasters. | Photo: Courtesy of Selim Gurcan

Chess philanthropist Evren Ucok has committed over $5 million in just three years to transform the global chess ecosystem. Moving beyond traditional sponsorships, his visionary investment provides holistic support for emerging prodigies like Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Sivanandan Bodhana, backs elite Eu...