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Russia Sanctions Force FIDE President’s Resignation; Viswanathan Anand Takes Over

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International sports governance faces a major shift as geopolitical pressure forces leadership changes at the top of the global chess federation. Arkady Dvorkovich has stepped down from his position as president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), handing interim leadership to former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand amid sweeping international sanctions targeting Russian sports officials … Read more

9-Year-Old Catalan Prodigy Wins Two Gold and Two Silver Medals at Recent World Championships

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Marc Barceló: The 9-Year-Old Spanish Chess Prodigy Who Defeated Pedro Sánchez In a quiet café in Madrid, a nine-year-old boy sat across from the Prime Minister of Spain and made a move that would later be recounted not for its political implications, but for its sheer audacity on the chessboard. Marc Barceló, a third-grader from … Read more

9-Year-Old Marc Barceló Wins Silver at U-10 World Blitz Chess Championship

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VRNJACKA-BANJA, Serbia — Nine-year-old Marc Barceló of Tarragona, Spain, added a silver medal to his growing collection at the World Youth Chess Championships on Thursday, finishing second in the Under-10 Blitz event just three days after capturing gold in the Rapid category. The young Spaniard’s double-medal performance — gold in Rapid, silver in Blitz — … Read more

Pragg’s Sister Stuns Tournament with Epic Comeback from Last Place

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Vaishali Rameshbabu Defies Odds to Win Candidates, Sets Stage for World Championship Clash In a tournament that will be remembered as one of the most improbable runs in chess history, Vaishali Rameshbabu has captured the Candidates tournament, securing her right to challenge for the world title. Entering the competition in Cyprus as the perceived underdog, … Read more

Erling Haaland Invests in Norway Chess & Backs World ‘Superchampion’ Title ♟️⚽️

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OSLO, Norway – Erling Haaland, the prolific Manchester City striker, is expanding his portfolio beyond the pitch with a significant investment in Norway Chess, the organization behind the ambitious new Total Chess World Championship Tour. The move, announced Wednesday, signals a growing interest from high-profile athletes in the world of competitive chess and is already … Read more