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"He’s done a lot to harm my chess career. He’s also made accusations against many people without any evidence." - Hans Niemann on Ian Nepomniachtchi.

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I don't think there are many players who are older than Carlsen to have more than one classical victory against him.

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Wesley: "It's not a masterpiece, but I'm very pleased to beat Magnus, who's the best player in the world by far and probably goes down as the best chess player who ever lived... I think it's only my second classical victory against him."

#NorwayChess

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Watch he will gonna win the whole thing again

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Alireza Firouzja pulls off a stunning win over Magnus Carlsen after the world no. 1 missed an incredible chance to escape at the end! https://t.co/QJLbyNf5X4

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Alireza Firouzja Withdraws from Super Chess Classic Romania 2026.
Alireza Firouzja has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 due to an ankle injury.

Alireza commented: “Unfortunately, due to an ankle injury sustained during the event, I have decided to withdraw from the tournament. Thank you to the organizers for their support and accommodations, and thank you to everyone following the games. I wish the players and organizers the best for the rest of the tournament.”

We thank Alireza for his efforts to continue competing despite the injury and wish him a speedy recovery. We hope to see him back at the board soon.
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Vietnam top female chess player, IM Pham Le Thao Nguyen criticized the Olympiad selection as rushed and inconsistent. Players were informed via chat groups, given less than 33 hours over a weekend to decide, and had to arrange their own funding. And the federation’s response didn’t really help.
Read more: https://t.co/UWoDz1Hilm

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Alireza Firouzja is out of the French team. Not because of skill. Because of silence.

After 5 years of skipping team events and not replying to call-ups, France finally moved on.

More reasons here: https://t.co/easFKCKacY

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@MarcosMac0 He has to play Nepomniachtchi to officially get the norm. If Nepomniachtchi doesn't show up, Oro won't get his norm here

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"Moked everybody",

Hans Moke Niemann wins the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland in style. Led from day one. Survived late pressure. Closed with two clutch wins.
https://t.co/paFHeh8xWv

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@chesscom Good Move

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“How does he keep doing it!?”
“You can’t stop this man.”
“The GOAT ain’t washed.”

Magnus Carlsen looked finished after four rounds at TePe Sigeman 2026. Then he won 3 straight classical games, survived the chaos of the final round, and beat Arjun Erigaisi in sudden death to take the title.
https://t.co/sskbVkxVTb

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@AjedrezGuy Yes she did. It made me remember that she had a hard childhood, so I was worried about her.

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A man waited 30 minutes to play chess streamer Nemo Zhou, blundered his queen, lost on time, refused a handshake, complained she "wasted his time," accepted $60 worth of https://t.co/EpoBnruZk5 gifts… then flipped her off after leaving camera view.

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@SusanPolgar @SGradijan Will GM Le Quang Liem still work for SPICE?

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A new generation is rising in chess

🇹🇷 Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (2687)
🇦🇷 Faustino Oro (2528)
🇮🇳 Ethan Vaz (2522
lead the U15 pack in FIDE standard ratings (April 2026), with a tight field chasing behind.

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Read more https://t.co/zRIXY3nNme

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Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus will officially make a history when FIDE announces the May rating list. The very best 14-year-old chess player of all time.

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It's not official YET, still a mindblowing achievement by Erdogmus.
https://t.co/fuQiUsS0If

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The World Chess Championship 2026 will be contested between two 20-year-old players: Sindarov and Gukesh.
https://t.co/nmemhwHenQ