Round 2 Game 2: Fighting chess at the World Cup
Aronian withdraws from the second round due to health reasons Friday, July 16th, 2021 – The second game of round two at the World Cup began this afternoon with a huge absence: world’s number 5 player, GM Levon Aronian, decided to withdraw from the event due to health reasons. As a result, his opponent GM Bobby Cheng advanced directly […]
Chess.com acquires broadcast rights for major FIDE events through 2023
Chess.com is the first official broadcast partner of the Women’s World Chess Championship cycle and the 2022 Women’s World Chess Championship as part of a historic multi-year agreement with the International Chess Federation (FIDE). FIDE is hosting the first-ever Women’s World Cup with the best female players competing for a $676,250 prize fund. This agreement underscores […]
Severino and Mendoza win Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities
FM Sander Severino and Cheyzer Crystal Mendoza, both of the Philippines, won the Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities (Open and Women, respectively) held from 9-11 July on Tornelo platform. You can replay the games on https://live.followchess.com/#!asian-disabled-online-chp-2021. Sander Severino (pictured above) tied with compatriot Henry Lopez but took gold thanks to slightly better tiebreaks. Cheyzer Crystal Mendoza Mendoza finished clear […]