Chess NewsSindarov Punishes a King Walk: Flores Quillas in Round 2
Javokhir Sindarov defeated Diego Flores Quillas in Round 2 after a dangerous king walk allowed Black to seize the initiative and launch a decisive attack.
Sep 18, 2026
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Chess NewsThe Chess Olympiad: The Complete History of Chess's Biggest Team Event
Every two years, hundreds of nations send their best players to battle for one trophy. Here is the full story of the Chess Olympiad, from Paris 1924 to Samarkand 2026.
Sep 17, 2026
Chess NewsChess Olympiad 2026: Samarkand Sets the Board for Round 1
The 46th Chess Olympiad opens in Samarkand with over 200 nations at the board. Here is the full story behind round 1, including how the top ten seeds were paired.
Sep 16, 2026
Chess NewsChess Olympiad 2026: India's Room Crisis in Samarkand
Defending champions India landed in Samarkand for the 2026 Chess Olympiad and waited hours with no hotel rooms allotted, sparking public complaints from the team.
Sep 15, 2026
Chess NewsChess Olympiad 2026 Teams: A Complete Breakdown of Every Contender in Samarkand
Four hundred teams, nearly two thousand players, and a genuine changing of the guard at the top of world chess. Here's a full breakdown of the Open and Women's team line-ups at the 46th Chess Olympiad, straight from FIDE's official team announcement, and what each of them means heading into Samarkand.
Sep 14, 2026
Chess NewsChess Olympiad 2026: Everything to Know About the Biggest Team Event in Chess History
Nearly 400 teams, nearly 2,000 players, and one Central Asian city about to become the center of the chess world for twelve straight days. Here's a complete guide to the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, the storylines, the teams, and why this edition might be the most unpredictable in years.
Sep 14, 2026
Chess NewsCarlsen Nepomniachtchi: The Global Chess League Final That Turned
For twenty-seven moves, Magnus Carlsen did almost everything right. Then came one move that looked perfectly natural, and within twelve moves, his World...
Sep 14, 2026