Andy Woodward becomes World’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster
Although it’s not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.
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Liem Le Responds to Kramnik’s Cheating Allegations: ‘Unconvincing’
Vietnamese chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem responded to former world champion Vladimir Kramnik’s claims of his games being “unusual,” stating that Kramnik’s approach to the issue lacked persuasiveness.
Dubov and Nepomniachtchi ‘match fixing’: What’s actually happened?
Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov engaged in a playful yet “match prearranged” chess encounter, resulting in penalties for both at the 2023 Blitz World Championship in Uzbekistan.
Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship
The ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has seen its fair share of controversies, particularly surrounding the treatment of reigning champion Magnus Carlsen. Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi recently stirred the chess community by addressing what he perceives as special treatment for Carlsen. The point of disagreement arises from Carlsen allegedly being provided … Read more
Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look
The world of online chess has been rocked by recent news as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, an esteemed figure in the chess community, has found himself involved in a controversy involving accusations of cheating on the popular platform Chess.com. His account on the platform has been muted following a series of events and allegations … Read more