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New Player at Master Menorcs is @rjrapport one of the most original and creative players of the world . @ConsellMenorca @TurismoMenorca @AjCiutadella @chessable @FIDE_chess @illescasmiguel @leontxogarcia @TurismeBalears @AjedrezEspanola @AbogadosBalear

@TarjeiJS And it’s not only WSOP! UK Athletics pulled out its team from European Throwing Cup in Nicosia, Guernsey Cricket cancelled its T20 tri-series, and World Poker Tour cancelled its Prime Cyprus Championship. 👀 x.com/chesstopics/st…

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@eternalhopeoaks @YouTube Strong guy @TheButcherChess 💪

I watched the butchers chess YouTube channel. youtu.be/JGfTfNRk74I?si… via @YouTube

@DakshSh89775336 @anishgiri He won FIDE Grand Swiss 2025! Isn’t that good enough? 🤭

@ChessTopics @anishgiri i think he should learn how to win not making draws always

How to Win the Candidates Tournament?🤔 @anishgiri shared his secret battle plan and we thoroughly analyzed it!📃 👉Read more on ChessTopics: chesstopics.com/how-to-win-the…

Will chess speak for itself?!🔥 From April 10–15, @awonder676 takes on @HansMokeNiemann in a 12-game match in Paris! With a $10,000 charity stake and Niemann's Netflix premiere spotlight, the pressure will be immense! 👉Full story: chesstopics.com/niemann-vs-lia… #chess #chessnews

Caruana flags his way to victory to keep some hopes alive going into the last round! chess.com/events/2026-ch…

@anishgiri Seems like people don’t want to discuss AI, they want to discuss Candidates 🫢

Has 300K+ followers. Asks a question. Gets 5 likes and 5 replies. Calls himself an influencer. 😭

🚨🚨Double Norm! 🚨🚨 FM Megan Lee earned both a WGM and IM norm at our Spring GM/IM Norm Invitational! Megan scored 7/9 points with 6 decisive wins, 2 draws, and one loss. 🎉Congratulations Megan! 🎉

Fabi shows great shape ahead of the Candidates Tournament! No surprise that Polymarket has him at 30% to take the event!📈♟️

Congratulations to @MizzouChess and Saint Louis @ChessSlu on winning the U.S. National Collegiate #Chess Championship! The 25th President’s Cup and the inaugural Women’s #PresidentsCup took place March 21–22 in Columbia, Missouri. 👉Full recap: chesstopics.com/mizzou-and-sai…

@sjakksnakk @DavidHowellGM Where’s the famous ‘64 Flowers’ shop and when can we visit? 🤭

Tomorrow we welcome back @DavidHowellGM to our studio in Oslo! David is ready to be challenged with your questions! Comment 👇

@chess_insights FIDE disagrees 😶‍🌫️

Hot take: I don't think the candidates will fully go ahead in Cyprus.

@Bodenseeperlen Yes 🫠 x.com/chesstopics/st…

86.000 Euro sind zusammengekommen, damit sich Matthias Blübaum auf das Kandidatenturnier vorbereiten kann. Über dem Wettbewerb selbst hängen weiter dunkle Wolken. Zuletzt haben sich mehrere Veranstalter aus Zypern zurückgezogen. Die FIDE nicht. perlenvombodensee.de/2026/03/23/86-…

@MizzouChess @Mizzou @MizzouAandS @USChess Congratulations!! 🏆🏆

2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆

Candidates proceed as other events exit Cyprus?♟️ @WSOP calls off its event; UK Athletics pulls its team; @guernseycricket cancels T20 tri-series. Meanwhile, @FIDE_chess prepares to open #FIDECandidates on Saturday. Is the event in danger?⚠️ 👉Read more chesstopics.com/candidates-pro…

Is the Candidates Tournament in danger? ⚠️ @FIDE_chess maintains there is no emergency situation, but the exodus of major international events from Cyprus might suggest a different reality. 👉Read more on ChessTopics: chesstopics.com/candidates-pro…

I brought a chessboard to a bar for my birthday and my friend captured this pic

The European Chess Union and Montenegro Chess Federation cordially invite all ECU National Federations to participate in the 41st European Chess Club Cup and the 30th European Chess Club Cup for Women. The Championships will be held in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, from 16th to 24th October 2026 at Hotel Medun 4+*. ✨A New Era for the European Chess. Besides the prestigious trophies and unique atmosphere of the most popular club event in Europe, the European Open Club Cup 2026 is also the main qualification path for the European Super League 2027 (2–10 February). The top 4 finishers in open section and the best rated team (not among them) will qualify for the prestigious European Chess Super League 2027. ⏰Registration Deadline: 10th August 2026 ☎️Contact Email: info@eccc26.me 🌐Website: eccc26.me ➡️Learn more: europechess.org/european-open-…

@CLTchesscenter Congrats! 🎉 👏👏

It's official! Anna Muzychuk🇺🇦 replaces Koneru Humpy🇮🇳 for the #FIDECandidates2026 ! ♟️ 👉Full story on Humpy's withdrawal: chesstopics.com/breaking-koner…