PostsCommentsPayoutskintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 4 days agoCarlson wins Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in ParisIn a masterclass of precision chess, Magnus Carlsen claimed victory at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, pocketing $200,000 and 25 Grand Prix points—all without needing a…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 7 days agoCarlsen vs. Nakamura: Set for Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam FinalThe stage is set for an epic showdown as the world's top two players, Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, battle for the $200,000 crown at the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 8 days agoJu Wenjun Tightens Grip on World with another win Game 6The 2025 FIDE Women's World Championship is tilting decisively in defending champion Ju Wenjun’s favor after she defeated challenger Tan Zhongyi in Game 6, taking a formidable…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 9 days agoAnish Giri Joins Team Secret: Chess Superstar Enters the Esports ArenaThe chess world’s crossover into esports continues as GM Anish Giri becomes the latest grandmaster to sign with a major gaming organization—joining Team Secret ahead of the…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 10 days agoJu Wenjun takes the lead in Game 5GM Ju Wenjun seized a 3-2 lead over challenger GM Tan Zhongyi in a tense fifth game clash in Shanghai. Tan's ambitious opening strategy backfired spectacularly when she ventured…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 11 days agoNepomniachtchi and Carlsen Lock Horns in Freestyle Chess Paris Grand SlamThe 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam delivered high-stakes drama as Ian Nepomniachtchi staged a breathtaking comeback to catch Magnus Carlsen at the top, finishing the…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 12 days agoJu Wenjun Wins Game 3 to Level World ChampionshipThe defending champion GM Ju Wenjun clawed her way back with a grueling 87-move victory over challenger GM Tan Zhongyi, leveling the match at 1.5-1.5. Image from…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 13 days agoFreestyle Chess Shakeup: Niemann & Firouzja Out, Rapport Steps In as Paris Showdown Heats UpThe Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris has been rocked by eleventh-hour drama as two of the game's brightest stars—Hans Niemann and Alireza Firouzja—withdrew just days before…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 14 days agoMagnus Carlsen Takes on the World in Historic Chess ShowdownChess fans worldwide are witnessing history as Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen faces off against the collective might of the internet in Magnus vs. The World , the…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 15 days agoTan Zhongyi takes the lead in the Women's World Championship 2025The 2025 FIDE Women's World Championship took a dramatic turn as challenger GM Tan Zhongyi seized a 1.5-0.5 lead over reigning champion GM Ju Wenjun in a grueling 62-move…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 16 days agoTan and Ju Kick Off World Championship with a Tense Draw!The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship kicked off in Shanghai with a strategic battle between defending champion Ju Wenjun and challenger Tan Zhongyi , and the first…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 17 days agoChess Rankings Shakeup: Aravindh Soars as Carlsen Holds FirmThe April 2025 FIDE ratings have delivered thrilling twists, with India’s GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram stealing the spotlight.kintokris (52)in #chesstournament • 18 days agoFrom Homeless Shelter to Chess Prodigy: Tani Adewumi (14) Claims IM Title, Sets Sights on GrandmasterFive years after his inspiring rise from a Manhattan homeless shelter to national chess fame, 14-year-old Tani Adewumi has reached another milestone—earning the International…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 22 days agoHistory Made: GM Matthias Bluebaum Becomes First Two-Time European Chess Champion!The 2025 European Chess Championship has crowned its first-ever two-time winner—Germany's Matthias Bluebaum! In a nail-biting finish, the 28-year-old grandmaster clinched the…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 24 days agoNakamura Banks an Extra $5K from America Cup BlitzFresh off his 2025 American Cup win, Hikaru Nakamura added another trophy to his collection by dominating the American Cup Blitz tournament. The world number two earned an extra…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 25 days agoNakamura Defends American Cup Title in Dramatic FashionHikaru Nakamura has done it again. The American chess star successfully defended his title at the 2025 American Cup, securing victory in classical chess without needing…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • 26 days agoThe 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand PrixImage from chess.com The 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix is heating up as the tournament heads into its final round, with GM Anna Muzychuk and GM Zhu Jiner locked in a…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • last monthAlmost Wasn't Enough - HiveChess S20 Round 7In the recent Hive Online Chess Tournament, I came heartbreakingly close to victory, finishing second with 30 points—tied with the winner. During the tournament, I secured an…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • last monthDing Liren Leads FIDE Circuit 2025 as Indian Players ShineThe FIDE Circuit 2025 rankings are out, and they tell an exciting story. Ding Liren, the former World Chess Champion from China, is still in first place. But the big news is…kintokris (52)in The Chess Community • last monthAravindh Chithambaram Crowned Prague Chess Festival Masters Champion, Cementing India’s Chess DominanceIn a remarkable display of skill and composure, Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram emerged victorious at the 2025 Prague Chess Festival Masters, securing the title with a…