Chess

The India Rising chess tournament has been announced as a new qualifying route to the Esports World Cup 2026 chess tournament in Riyadh, offering a $30,000 prize fund and one spot in the main event.

May 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Chess.com announced that Titled Tuesday will feature a $10,000 weekly prize fund beginning June 2. The change will raise the yearly total above $500,000.

GMs Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Hans Niemann, Vladimir Fedoseev, and Javokhir Sindarov share the lead with 4/6 points after three rapid rounds at the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland. Caruana's last-round win over So propelled him into the tie atop the standings. Day two rapid rounds are scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m. ET.

May 05, 2026 Reported by AI

GM Arjun Erigaisi defeated GM Jorden van Foreest to claim his second win and tie GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus for the lead in the 2026 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament. GM Magnus Carlsen bounced back with a victory over GM Zhu Jiner, sitting half a point behind the leaders. The event continues with round 6 scheduled for today in Malmo, Sweden.

Chess.com has announced the King of the Hill Chess Championship, set for May 6 to 8 with a $2,500 prize fund. The event features the popular variant where players can win by advancing their king to central hill squares. Qualifiers begin Tuesday, open to all participants.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Woman FIDE Master Alexandra Botez overcame an early loss to secure a 2.5-1.5 victory in the seventh edition of Kids vs. Stars. She defeated two young opponents and drew another after dropping the first game to 13-year-old compatriot Ashley Qian. The clock simultaneous exhibition featured Botez against four promising juniors.