Hans Niemann: Chess Biography, Career and 2026 Profile
Quick Facts: Hans Niemann Full name: Hans Moke Niemann. Born June 20, 2003, in San Francisco, California Represents the United States. Currently World No. 22 in classical chess FIDE Classical rating of 2728 as of May 2026. Peak rating of 2738 in October 2025 Rapid rating of 2646. Blitz rating of 2699 Became a Grandmaster […]
Who is Vladimir Fedoseev? Chess Biography and Career
Quick Facts: Vladimir Fedoseev Full name: Vladimir Vasilyevich Fedoseev. Born February 16, 1995, in Saint Petersburg, Russia Now represents Slovenia. Federation transfer completed July 27, 2023 FIDE Classical rating of 2703, World No. 34 as of April 2026 Rapid rating of 2690, World No. 19. Blitz rating of 2756, World No. 11 Peak classical rating […]
Who is Jan-Krzysztof Duda? Poland’s Greatest Chess Player
Quick Facts: Jan-Krzysztof Duda Full name: Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Born April 26, 1998, in Wieliczka, near Krakow, Poland Represents Poland. Currently World No. 13 in classical chess FIDE Classical rating of 2739 as of May 2026. Peak rating of 2760 in December 2021 Rapid rating of 2683. Blitz rating of 2743 Became a Grandmaster at 15 […]
Superbet Rapid and Blitz Poland 2026: Live Results and Standings
Key Highlights Hans Niemann won the 2026 Superbet Rapid and Blitz Poland with 22.5 out of 27 points, the biggest tournament win of his career This is the second year in a row that a wildcard player has won the event. Vladimir Fedoseev won the 2025 edition Fabiano Caruana finished second with 22 points after […]
The Inspiring Story of Jorden van Foreest
Quick Facts: Jorden van Foreest Full name: Jhr. Jorden van Foreest. Born April 30, 1999, in Utrecht, Netherlands Represents the Netherlands. Currently World No. 14 in classical chess FIDE Classical rating of 2736 as of April 2026, his career peak Rapid rating of 2595. Blitz rating of 2690 Won the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in […]
The Inspiring Story of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Quick Facts: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Full name: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Born October 21, 1990, in Nogent-sur-Marne, France Known in chess media as MVL FIDE Classical rating of 2717, World No. 25 as of April 2026 Rapid rating of 2735, World No. 7. Blitz rating of 2761, World No. 9 Peak classical rating of 2819, World No. 2 […]
Chess Summer Camp 2026: Udaipur’s Best Chess Summer Programme for Kids
Every parent in Udaipur faces the same problem every May. Schools shut. Screens switch on. And by week two of summer vacation, your child is watching YouTube for four hours a day while you wonder how to make the break actually count for something. Chess summer camp changes that completely. Kingdom of Chess was born […]
Chess Opening Principles: 7 Rules That Every Beginner Must Know
Every strong chess player starts the same way: by internalizing chess opening principles. These are the foundational rules that guide your first 10 to 15 moves. They tell you where to put your pieces, how to keep your king safe, and how to avoid giving your opponent a free advantage before the real game even […]
Can Aarit Kapil Become India’s Youngest International Master?
Now opens with the question “Can Aarit Kapil become India’s youngest International Master?” and immediately answers it. The last sentence “Two more norms and 96 rating points stand between him and chess history” creates a clear hook that makes readers want to keep reading. A 10-year-old from New Delhi just secured his first International Master […]
Who is Wesley So? Chess Biography, Rating, and Career
Quick Facts: Full name: Wesley Barbossa So. Born October 9, 1993, in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines Represents the United States. Became a US citizen in February 2021 FIDE Classical rating of 2754, World No. 7 as of April 2026 Blitz rating of 2798, World No. 3 in blitz globally Became a Grandmaster at 14 years, 1 […]
Chess Results Tamil Nadu: Kridhay A Wins Under-7 State Championship 2026
Kridhay A (FIDE 1492) has won the 38th Tamil Nadu State Under-07 Open Chess Championship 2026, finishing on 8 points from 9 rounds to claim top place in one of the state’s premier junior chess tournaments. The latest chess results from Tamil Nadu confirm Kridhay finished a decisive half-point ahead of three players who shared […]
Alireza Firouzja: Biography, Current Rating, and Career Story
Quick Facts: Alireza Firouzja Born on June 18, 2003, in Babol, Iran. Now plays for France FIDE Classical rating of 2759, World No. 6 as of April 2026 Became the youngest player in history to cross a rating of 2800, at age 18 Two-time Grand Chess Tour champion (2022 and 2024) Won the 2021 FIDE […]
