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[Grand Chess Tour @GrandChessTour]

After suffering an ankle injury, Alireza Firouzja is playing against Javokhir Sindarov from a special room at the hotel during Round 5 of the Superbet Chess Classic.
A truly historic moment in elite chess!
#Grandchesstour

[jupinderjit singh @japs99]

Grateful to The New Indian Express
@TNIEMagazine
for devoting two pages to Gangs of Punjab: Guns, Greed and Girlfriends — a cover story based on excerpts from the book.
https://t.co/tRbveN9f5w
@Rupa_Books

[Koneru Humpy @humpy_koneru]

In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, strong anti-cheating measures are essential to protect the integrity of chess.

They may feel demanding, but ensure games are decided by skill. There have been times of doubt during games, but existing rules make it difficult to speak openly—highlighting the need for stronger systems.

These measures must be applied consistently across all FIDE events, including the FIDE World Cup and the Chess Olympiad.

I appreciate FIDE’s efforts in the Candidates and request they be standard in all major tournaments.@FIDE_chess

[Sjakksnakk @sjakksnakk]

Tomorrow we welcome back @DavidHowellGM to our studio in Oslo!

David is ready to be challenged with your questions! Comment 👇

[Chola Chess @CholaChess]

“Stay curious. Keep learning — from every game, every moment.”

Michał Krasenkow shares key insights on what shapes a strong chess player — from building the habit of continuous learning to avoiding common mistakes like neglecting endgames and losing objectivity during play.

With experience at the highest levels, his perspective highlights the importance of effort, awareness, and staying engaged with the game over the long term.

Grateful to bring global expertise and learning to the Chola Chess community. ♟️
#CholaChess #CSRInitiative #Cholamandalam #FutureGrandmaster
#MakeEveryCount #Limitless #ChessIndia #GMNorm

[chess24 @chess24com]

Mike: "[Nakamura] said your ending technique wasn't that great..."

Fabiano: "Neither was his!"

#FIDECandidates

[Venkat Saravanan @reachvsara]

One look at all the positions of the second round of the #FIDECandidates #chess 2026, and you realise that no one bothers about sound pawn structures anymore! What can we say - dynamism IS here to stay!
#LiChess

[Susan Ninan @ninansusan]

Candidates 2026: The promise of Pragg | Hindustan Times
https://t.co/Y1RQKnxJMZ

[Hans Niemann @HansMokeNiemann]

The endgame app is finally here, revolution has begun!

[swakilki @swakilki]

@humpy_koneru You're the best. God bless.

[Koneru Humpy @humpy_koneru]

After deep reflection, I have taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament.

No event, no matter how important, can come before personal safety and well-being. Despite the assurances provided, I do not feel fully secure under the current circumstances.

This is a painful but necessary decision, and I stand by it.

[jupinderjit singh @japs99]

Himachal minister @VikramadityaINC 's mother-in-law Opinder Sekhon wins triple gold at national Athletic games https://t.co/KjKNs4rtkt
@thetribunechd @jomalhotra
#kheloIndia

[Kevin Goh Wei Ming @kevingohwm]

Final round! Looks like we started a new thing with this countdown to the round 🤣

[Koneru Humpy @humpy_koneru]

I know that alone, I may not be able to change anything. But regardless of whether I play in the Candidates or not, I felt it was important to express what I genuinely feel. I’m truly grateful to everyone who has shown their support. . For those who cannot understand the sensitivity of this situation, I choose to leave it at that.
https://t.co/zIvjtEEqUY

[Kevin Goh Wei Ming @kevingohwm]

At the ongoing 77th Nationals Schools Individual Chess Championships in Singapore - a record breaking 1900 kids. I’m so proud 😭

[New In Chess @NewInChess]

In modern elite chess, the typical player’s profile is that of the child prodigy, formed by an array of grandmaster coaches, who lives and breathes nothing but the 64 squares from the age of four. Matthias Bluebaum is different. An in-depth interview with the surprising Candidate by @peterdoggers .
https://t.co/KTovilNyxI

[Hans Niemann @HansMokeNiemann]

Welcome to the Endgame!

[chess24 @chess24com]

🎂 Maurice Ashley gets a surprise on his 60th birthday!

[Dina Belenkaya @DinaBelenkaya]

Chess Master Goes Undercover Against Woman Grandmaster...

[Vladimir Kramnik @VBkramnik]

To FirstPost

Dear Sir or Madame,

I would like to attract your (and Indian readers) attention about consistant repeated misinformation your media resource spreads in respect to chess news.

Yet another one ( I can name many more upon request) was published on March 4, 2026

"Why Vladimir Kramnik's latest accusation, targeting Hikaru Nakamura's Candidates qualification, is wrong"– Firstpost https://t.co/uKR7rPBnyw

which again completely misleads the readers.

At first, there is evidently no accusation in my post.

Second, the author misrepresents my position, and mislead the public pretending my claim is not valid. In reality its completely correct and legitimate. Readers can check my posts on X published in this respect, and understand it.

Third, the author omits an important detail, which is my proposal to solve ammicably the situation and correct this FIDE mistake, protecting the rights of the players,by including both Erigaisi and Abdusattorov in the forthcoming Candidates Tournament (both of them have legitimate reasons to claim being victim in this situation otherwise)

I would like to attract FirstPost management attention towards repeated misleading publications of its chess department in general, and explain why this pattern of misconduct continues even when its against the interests of the Indian chessplayer (Erigaisi) and,therefore, Indian chess in general.

@firstpost @FirstpostSports

Respectfully,

Vladimir Kramnik