8/21/2025 – After five rounds, the Rubinstein Memorial in Polanica-Zdrój has three leaders at the top of the table: Nodirbek Yakubboev, Radosław Wojtaszek, and reigning European Champion Matthias Blübaum (pictured). In round five, Blübaum scored a notable win with the black pieces against Michael Adams, who now finds himself at the bottom of the standings. The biggest surprise of the day, however, came from Jan Klimkowski: the Polish player defeated top seed Aravindh Chithambaram with Black, delivering the upset of the tournament so far. Round six will feature the direct clash between Wojtaszek and Blübaum. | Photo: SZS / Luka Rifelj (Archive)

8/21/2025 – Fabiano Caruana scored the only win on day three of the Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis, defeating Alireza Firouzja to join Levon Aronian and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa at the top of the standings on 2 points. The most eventful game of the round came from Maxime Vachier-Lagrave’s clash with Aronian, where the Frenchman obtained a winning position in a sharp French Defence but was unable to convert, eventually allowing his opponent to escape with a draw. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

8/21/2025 – Peter Leko, once the youngest grandmaster in the world and a former world championship contender, played a pivotal role as mentor to Germany's star Vincent Keymer. In an interview with The Indian Express, Leko reflects on Keymer's steady rise, the influence of the new generation of prodigies and his own career lessons. He offers candid insights into what it takes to succeed at the highest level and why growth matters more than results. | Pictured: Peter Leko, Vincent Keymer and Hans-Walter Schmitt (2018) | Photo: Hartmut Metz

8/20/2025 – The FIDE Grand Swiss returns this September with its fourth edition, bringing many of the world's strongest players to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for one of the most prestigious classical tournaments on the calendar. Alongside seasoned contenders, a new generation of prodigies will be in the spotlight, from established teenage stars to emerging talents aiming to set fresh records. The event promises a fascinating clash of youth and experience across both the Open and Women's sections.

8/20/2025 – Anish Giri is known for his extensive opening knowledge and thorough preparation. Together with Sagar Shah, in his "Supergrandmaster’s Guide to Openings", he provides insights into the ideas and characteristics of a wide range of openings. Inspiring and instructive. This week (18.-24. August) for only 59.90€ - instead of 89.90€!

8/20/2025 – Round two of the Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis produced two decisive games, as world champion Gukesh Dommaraju bounced back from his opening-day loss with a chaotic win against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, while Alireza Firouzja turned the tables in a 100-move struggle against Jan-Krzysztof Duda. The remaining three games were drawn, leaving Firouzja, Levon Aronian and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu sharing the lead on 1½ points. | Photo: Lennart Ootes