In Erdogmus, we have a 14-year-old who just broke 2700. By far the youngest ever to reach that rating. ???? pic.twitter.com/u7j2w1kWMX
— Geert van der Velde (@blackatlantic) April 17, 2026
Congratulations @gmyagizkaan ! https://t.co/ZkfOy2ySil
— Turkish Federation in Canada ???????????????? (@TurkFederation) April 17, 2026
???????? Javokhir Sindarov wins the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 ????
❗️ He will now challenge ???????? Gukesh D for the FIDE World Championship title later this year!#FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #FIDE #Chess #Cyprus pic.twitter.com/py9Fgvaphp
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) April 14, 2026
???? Happy Birthday to Garry Kasparov – 13th World Chess Champion ♟
Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest players in the history of chess!Kasparov was the strongest player in the world for more than 20 years. He was the first player to surpass 2800 in rating,… pic.twitter.com/jbqCfmWjYr
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) April 13, 2026
“Trump's 28-point peace plan is blatant corruption, and has nothing to do with peace,” said Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63), Chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative, warning that “if accepted, the deal would mean the end of Ukraine's sovereignty.” pic.twitter.com/jIRVEnTpzB
— TVP World (@TVPWorld_com) November 25, 2025
"He was a difficult person… in my eyes, he is still the best player of all time" – Hungarian grandmaster & former World Championship Candidate Lajos Portisch, speaking in September 2024 about Bobby Fischer.
(????: M. Koncz, Nemzeti Sport.) #chess pic.twitter.com/brPujvcNlt— Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess) February 22, 2026
Born on this day – 9th March, 1943 – the 11th World #Chess Champion, Bobby Fischer.
The top of the FIDE Rating list, January 1973:
2780 Fischer
2660 Karpov, Tal
2655 Spassky
2650 Portisch, Korchnoi
2640 Petrosian
2630 Botvinnik
2625 Polugaevsky
2620 Larsen, etc. pic.twitter.com/tiQOjwDD6s— Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess) March 9, 2024
One of the most convincing runs in the recent history from Uzbek star Nodirbek Abdusattorov
3 classical top events victories in a row, with 2872 ELO performance in 31 consecutive games.
Since Carlsen didnt play classical chess for ages, judging by results as well as quality of…
— Vladimir Kramnik (@VBkramnik) March 6, 2026
Congratulations to @NodirbekGM on winning the Prague Masters for the 2nd time! pic.twitter.com/7aFfI8nEHi
— chess24 (@chess24com) March 6, 2026
???? BREAKING: Nodirbek Abdusattorov wins the 2026 Tata Steel Masters! ????♟️#TataSteelChess pic.twitter.com/C9LYNN1MK4
— Tata Steel Chess Tournament (@tatasteelchess) February 1, 2026
Our January magazine is out and available from @ChessAndBridge! We first saw copies before Christmas, but know that Subscribers are only getting theirs this week. Apologies for the delay, but much to enjoy inside! After @london_chess, @NodirbekGM is fittingly on the cover! #chess pic.twitter.com/luqwjeFwGP
— CHESS Magazine (@CHESS_Magazine) January 5, 2026
New In Chess 2026#1 – Fourth Time Lucky!@tatasteelchess Tournament | Interviews with Abdusattorov and Bluebaum | Fifth Double Crown for @MagnusCarlsen | Tournament Roundup by Gelfand | A tribute to Hastings | Yes, opening novelties! by @NikolaosNtirlis | Killer Chess Training… pic.twitter.com/frruLwbYGc
— New In Chess (@NewInChess) March 6, 2026
