From the archive — the edition of Sunday, July 26, 2026. Read today's paper →
Arkady Dvorkovich has decided to suspend his authority as head of the international chess federation after being sanctioned by the European Union. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has been named interim president. Rarely has the game's governance moved faster than its games.
— via Chess.com
The Kazakh billionaire had planned to run as Dvorkovich's deputy; circumstances, courtesy of the European Union, have promoted his ambitions.
Chess.comThe Frenchman finished a half-point clear of Andreikin and Arjun Erigaisi at India's strongest classical tournament.
FIDEOne of the few elite players never to have visited Biel, Aronian won on his first attempt, aided by strong rapid and blitz play.
FIDEThe IM dominated all three portions against the reigning women's world champion, a margin that leaves little room for interpretation.
Chess.comA Russian overnight strike reportedly burned the youth chess and checkers school to the ground, drawing condemnation across the chess world.
ChessdomThe senior title required extra work after the scheduled rounds proved insufficient to separate the contenders.
US ChessOffered a largely ceremonial five-year post by the new prime minister, the greatest woman player in history said no.
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