GM Sam Shankland (USA) emerged as the winner of the American Continental Chess Championship 2025, claiming the title on superior tiebreak after finishing in a seven-way tie for first place. The 2025 edition of the American Continental Chess Championship took place in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from May 23–31. The 11-round Swiss tournament, played with…

Vincent Keymer and Dinara Wagner have emerged as the new German chess champions. Keymer confirmed his status as the pre-tournament favorite by winning the title in convincing fashion, while top seed Wagner triumphed over WGM Hanna Marie Klek in an exciting tiebreaker. The 2025 German Championships took place at Fat Cat GmbH, Munich, Germany, from…

Candidate Master Md Sajidul Islam of Bangladesh Open School and Safayet Kibria Ajan of South Point School & College emerged unbeaten champions in their respective categories at the Centenary Celebration International Rapid School Chess Tournament, held at the historic IET Government High School in Narayanganj. The tournament was organised to commemorate the school’s 100-year anniversary….

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the World Under-16 Chess Olympiad, we are honored to extend a cordial invitation to all FIDE member federations to participate in this prestigious international event, which will be held from August 16 to 23, 2025, in the city of Barranquilla, Colombia. Each official delegation must consist of four (4) players and one (1)…