Kosteniuk and Danielian rocket up in September rating list
August 2021 was the month of four main events in the chess calendar: the 2021 FIDE World Cup, Sinquefield Cup, the 2021 Women’s FIDE World Cup and the Women’s European Championship. Consequently, those who did well in those competitions became the primary beneficiaries in the September rating lists. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave dropped two rating points in the […]
Firouzja puts So to the sword as Carlsen downs Duda
Rising star Alireza Firouzja showed why he’s seen almost universally as the next big thing in chess today with a ruthless display against Wesley So. The Iran-born 18-year-old was at his fearsome best in the Aimchess US Rapid as he thrashed US Champ Wesley 2.5-0.5 in the first match of the quarters. Wesley has won two titles […]