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Take On The New GM Ben Finegold Bot!

Take On The New GM Ben Finegold Bot!

CHESScom
| 1 day ago

GM Ben Finegold is known for his sharp wit and even sharper tactics. And now you have the chance to experience both of these when you play his official Chess.com bot! Play The Finegold Bot This iconic American grandmaster has been entertaining...

My Return To Reykjavik

My Return To Reykjavik

WCM lularobs
| 2 days ago

[Editor's note: Lula is one of the most popular Chess.com streamers with tens of thousands of fans. She started playing in December 2020 and earned her WCM title in 2024. This article is about her personal experience at the 2024 Reykjavik Open&nbs...

Saint Louis University Wins 3rd Straight Season

Saint Louis University Wins 3rd Straight Season

FM JackRodgers
| 3 days ago

The state of Missouri has stamped its supremacy on collegiate chess after Saint Louis University won the 2024 Collegiate Chess League (CCL) final against Webster University and the University of Missouri (Mizzou) secured victory in their third-pla...

Carlsen Clinches One Of Closest Tuesdays Yet

Carlsen Clinches One Of Closest Tuesdays Yet

NathanielGreen
| 8 days ago

After GM Pranav Venkatesh won the early edition of the March 19 Titled Tuesday with relative ease, GM Magnus Carlsen needed the second tiebreak to earn his first win in the event since January 30. It was little-known Chinese GM Xu Xiangyu who push...

Lee Seizes 1st-Ever Lead Vs. Krush

Lee Seizes 1st-Ever Lead Vs. Krush

NM NM_Vanessa
| 8 days ago

IM Alice Lee captured the lead vs. GM Irina Krush for the first time in a match in the Grand Final of the 2024 American Cup. GMs Levon Aronian and Wesley So had a peaceful day, making two draws and leaving the fate of their match entirely on ...

So, Lee Rise To Grand Finals

So, Lee Rise To Grand Finals

NM NM_Vanessa
| 9 days ago

GM Wesley So and IM Alice Lee have risen out of the Elimination Bracket to challenge GMs Levon Aronian and Irina Krush in the Grand Finals of the 2024 American Cup.  After a brilliant game by GM Ray Robson to take the lead, So won on demand...

Aronian, Krush Triumph In Champions Bracket

Aronian, Krush Triumph In Champions Bracket

NM NM_Vanessa
| 10 days ago

GMs Levon Aronian and Irina Krush prevailed in the Champions Bracket on day six of the 2024 American Cup.  With pragmatic play, Aronian equalized vs. GM Ray Robson, clinching the match with ease after his 2-0 start the day before. Chan...