Chess Team Wins Title Days After Losing Their Owner
The Ganges Grandmasters had no owner just days before their auction, forcing emergency management changes. They went on to win the entire Global Chess League championship.
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Haaland Backs $2.7M Global Chess Tour to Grow the Sport
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is investing in a groundbreaking chess tour that aims to make the game more exciting for fans worldwide. The Norwegian star says the sport sharpens his mind just like football does.
Chess Star Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess at 20
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first title of 2026 at Norway Chess after a stunning comeback that saw him defeat four champions in a row. The 20-year-old's victory over German grandmaster Vincent Keymer sealed a remarkable turnaround from the bottom of the leaderboard.
Indian Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess
Rising chess star R Praggnanandhaa claimed victory at Norway Chess, adding another major title to India's growing list of sporting achievements. The win comes as Indian athletes sweep competitions across multiple disciplines this week.
Soccer Stars Make Chess Cool Again for Young Players
Premier League superstars like Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are sparking a chess renaissance among young people. Haaland is so passionate about the game he's now investing in a new chess tour.
Indian Chess Prodigy Wins Prestigious Norway Chess Title
Twenty-year-old R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess after a stunning comeback from last place. The young grandmaster won four straight games to claim the championship with 18 points.
World Chess Champ Gukesh: 'I Feel Sharper and Happier
Twenty-year-old world chess champion Gukesh turned the tables on rival Praggnandhaa in a thrilling comeback at Norway Chess, crediting his sharp play to improved mental wellbeing. The young Indian star says feeling good about himself has unlocked better decisions at the board.
Premier League Pushes for Temporary Concussion Subs
The Premier League and 28 global soccer organizations are asking football's lawmakers to trial temporary substitutions for concussion checks, a change that could protect thousands of players from brain injuries. Current rules force permanent substitutions, which leagues say actually encourages teams to leave potentially concussed players on the field.
Goalkeeper Goes From Non-League to Champions League Final
A Spanish goalkeeper who played in front of 1,500 fans in England's fifth tier is now starting in the Champions League final for Arsenal. David Raya's decade-long journey shows how taking the harder path can lead to extraordinary places.
South Africa Sweeps African Chess Championship in Botswana
South African chess players dominated the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship, claiming three spots in the top 10 and showcasing the country's emerging chess talent. From blitz champions to breakout junior stars, the team proved Africa's chess future is bright.
Armenia Trains Chess Teachers at World's Only Research School
Armenia runs the world's only university dedicated to researching chess as a school subject, training teachers to integrate the ancient game into everyday learning. FIDE's Special Tasks Director recently visited to explore expanding this innovative educational model globally.
Aston Villa Clinches Champions League Spot with 4-2 Win
Aston Villa secured their place in next season's Champions League with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Liverpool, capping off a remarkable season. The win sets up Villa perfectly for their Europa League final against Freiburg next week.
Turkish Chess Prodigy, 15, Aiming for Impossible 2900 Rating
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus just became the youngest player ever to hit a 2700 chess rating, and his coach thinks he can reach 2900—a milestone no one in history has achieved. The Turkish teenager is rewriting record books while trying to put his country on the chess map.
Women's Freestyle Chess Championship Debuts in Germany 2027
Chess makes history as women get their own FIDE Freestyle World Championship for the first time. The tournament launches February 2027 in Germany, marking a major step forward for gender equality in competitive chess.
Chennai's Sunday Chess Club Brings Strangers Together
Every Sunday morning in Chennai, strangers gather in parks and cafés for unhurried chess games where nobody keeps score. The Chennai Chess Club is bringing back the joy of face-to-face play in a city that raised world champions but lost its casual chess culture.
Leeds Rhinos Pull Off Stunning Comeback to Top Super League
Leeds Rhinos came from behind in the final minutes to beat league rivals Wakefield Trinity 24-22, showing incredible resilience to take a commanding lead in the Super League standings. The thrilling victory kept their championship dreams alive in front of a packed stadium.
14-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Beats World's Elite at Tata Steel
A Turkish teenager with fearless play and deep preparation shocked the chess world by defeating one of the planet's highest-rated players. Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus scored an impressive 7 points against elite competition at one of chess's most prestigious tournaments. ##
Young Girls Dominate Chess—But Most Quit by High School
Nine-year-old Clarissa Liu regularly beats opponents twice her age at chess tournaments across Brisbane. But despite soaring interest in the game, only 16.5% of the world's competitive chess players are female—and most girls drop out before adulthood.
Non-League Macclesfield Nearly Stuns Premier League Again
A PE teacher and his semi-pro teammates took a Premier League club to the wire in England's FA Cup, losing only to a heartbreaking own goal after 70 minutes of defiant play. The National League North side proved their earlier giant-killing wasn't a fluke.
Baseball's National League Celebrates 150 Years Today
The world's oldest professional sports league still in existence was born 150 years ago today. The National League started with eight teams and survived decades of chaos to become half of what we know as Major League Baseball.
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