Candidates 2026, Round 2: Esipenko Takes on Nakamura in a Battle of Generations The second round of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament delivered one of the most intriguing generational matchups of the entire event — the young Russian grandmaster Andrey Esipenko, entering the tournament as its longest shot, facing the battle-hardened American champion Hikaru Nakamura… Continue reading Fide candidates 2026. Round 2, Esipenko – Nakamura
Month: March 2026
FIDE Candidates 2026. Round 1, Fabiano Caruana – Hikaru Nakamura
Candidates 2026 Opens With a Bang: Caruana vs. Nakamura in Round 1 The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament could not have asked for a more compelling opening act. In the very first round, the two American giants of modern chess — Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura — were paired against each other in a match that… Continue reading FIDE Candidates 2026. Round 1, Fabiano Caruana – Hikaru Nakamura
Pawn breakthrogh in chess – sacrifice to win!
Pawn Breakthrough: The Art of Sacrificing Pawns to Win In chess, pawns are the soul of the game — or so Philidor told us over two centuries ago. But sometimes the soul must be sacrificed. The pawn breakthrough is one of chess’s most powerful and dramatic strategic weapons: deliberately offering one, two, or even three… Continue reading Pawn breakthrogh in chess – sacrifice to win!
Chess Candidates Tournament 2026, who will win?
Chess Candidates Tournament 2026: Who Will Claim the World Championship Ticket? The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is underway — and the chess world is watching with breathless anticipation. Running from March 18 to April 17, this prestigious eight-player double round-robin will determine who earns the right to challenge the World Champion. The field is exceptional,… Continue reading Chess Candidates Tournament 2026, who will win?
Guess the grandmaster quiz – try to find top chess players!
Guess the Grandmaster Quiz: Can You Spot the Top Chess Players? The greatest chess players in history didn’t just win games — they left a signature on every position they touched. A pawn sacrifice, a mysterious rook move, a knight planted deep in enemy territory — each decision whispers the name of its author to… Continue reading Guess the grandmaster quiz – try to find top chess players!