Alexandra Botez, along with her sister, has become a global icon in the Chess community. Their popularity has soared with a YouTube channel amassing over 1.4 million subscribers. Their videos are not just popular; they inspire millions who watch and learn from them.

SAINT LOUIS – The excitement is building in the international chess community as the final two events of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour approach. The city of Saint Louis is preparing to welcome the world’s elite chess players for the decisive Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup tournaments. These competitions will not only feature thrilling games but also determine the overall winner of the tour. Currently leading the standings is Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, closely followed by Grandmasters Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Richard Rapport. Notably, GM Ding Liren has withdrawn from the competitions, opening the door for GM Liêm Quang Lê and GM Levon Aronian to participate.

At the prestigious Asian Para Games 2023 held in Hangzhou, China, the Vietnamese chess team showcased outstanding talent and strategy, resulting in a commendable haul of medals.

Chess is a game filled with intricate strategies, well-studied openings, and tactical fireworks. Among these is a particularly intriguing gambit known to surprise many: The Halloween Gambit. This seemingly “spooky” strategy has bewildered countless opponents, making it a fascinating topic for today’s discussion.

In the beautiful setting of the Villa Marina in Douglas, Isle of Man, chess enthusiasts and professionals will gather from October 23 to November 6 for two of the most awaited chess tournaments: The FIDE Grand Swiss and FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2023.

“The City Of Human Chess” received overwhelming acclaim and was titled the Best Mid-Length Documentary at its U.S. premiere in the renowned DOC LA Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival. Now available on MagellanTV, the documentary narrates the unique tradition of a human chess match, inspired by a story from the 15th century, held in the quaint town of Marostica, Italy.

Hosted by FIDE, the Italian Chess Federation, UniChess, and Accademia Scacchistica Monrealese, 271 players from 53 countries are competing for the World Senior Champion title in Open 50+, Open 65+, and Women categories

A recent study highlights that many parents and coaches of young chess players perceive girls as having lesser potential in the game compared to boys. Additionally, individuals who consider brilliance essential for chess success feel that female players might quit due to perceived inability.

In the 2023 U.S. Chess Championships, GM Fabiano Caruana clinched the title by defeating GM Abhimanyu Mishra, securing his second consecutive national win with a score of 8/11. In the Women’s division, IM Carissa Yip won the championship despite a suspenseful final round, earning her second national title.

Recently, FIDE announced a series of significant modifications to the Women's Grand Prix
series for the 2024-25 cycle. These changes not only reflect the evolving dynamics of the
game but also recognize the rising talent and competitiveness among female players.