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Chess doesn't ask for good grades, perfect behavior, or a big vocabulary — it just asks a child to think. That's why so many kids who struggle to shine in the classroom find their confidence at the chessboard, and new research shows this confidence flows
In the last 24 hours, Alireza Firouzja moved into the sole lead at the Chennai Grand Masters with one round left, while World Champion Gukesh lost again and now risks slipping out of the 2700 club. Online, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave edged Fabiano Caruana to win Titled Tuesday. Here is the simple story of a big day in chess.
At the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters in India, Arjun Erigaisi came back from a losing position to beat World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and tie Alireza Firouzja for first place. Abdusattorov also won to stay close. With two rounds left and round six played today, three players are fighting for the title. A simple look at the last 24 hours of top chess.
In the last 24 hours, Alireza Firouzja stayed alone in first at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters, holding off world champion Gukesh, whom he beat earlier in the event. Round five starts today. And July 20 is International Chess Day — a warm reminder that the game belongs to everyone, from champions to first-time players.
In the last 24 hours at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters in India, Alireza Firouzja stayed in front while Arjun Erigaisi won his first game, beating Hans Niemann in a wild fight. World champion Gukesh could only draw at home. Here is the story of round three, told in simple words for new chess fans.
The 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Championships are underway in St. Louis. After three rounds, Abhimanyu Mishra - once the youngest grandmaster in history - leads the Junior section, while veteran Vladimir Akopian races ahead in the Senior. Rachael Li and Jennifer Skidmore Smith top the other two events. Here is the latest from the board.
A star-packed chess tournament just began in Chennai, India, with world champion Gukesh playing in his home city. In round one, Alireza Firouzja was the only winner, beating Pranesh M with the black pieces to climb into the world's top ten. Gukesh, Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Arjun Erigaisi all had to defend carefully to draw. Here is a simple, friendly look at the first day and what comes next.
The 2026 Women's Speed Chess Championship quarterfinals begin today, July 16. After a wild round of 16 - where world number-one Hou Yifan crushed Dinara Wagner 13.5-2.5 and underdog Anastasia Avramidou stunned Polina Shuvalova - eight players remain. First up: Divya Deshmukh vs. Bibisara Assaubayeva. A simple, warm guide to fast chess and the drama to watch.
Chess is more than a game — it quietly builds focus, patience, and problem-solving skills in children aged 6 to 13. Here's what the stories and science tell us, and how your child can start today.