Chess Strategy & Insights

Chess in the Last 24 Hours: A New Battle Begins in Zagreb

Ten of the world's best players have just begun the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia in Zagreb, a fast-chess event running June 29 to July 6. The star field includes World Champion Gukesh, Norway Chess winner Praggnanandhaa, and speed master Alireza Firouzja, all chasing a $200,000 prize. Plus a look back at Nihal Sarin's stunning Bullet Chess Championship win. An easy, friendly guide to the chess news of the last 24 hours.

PrimeChess Team Jun 30, 2026

This Past Weekend in Chess: Nihal Shocks the Bullet King

Over the past weekend, Indian grandmaster Nihal Sarin pulled off a stunning run to win the 2026 Bullet Chess Championship, beating three-time defending champion Alireza Firouzja with an unbelievable 15-game winning streak. Here is a simple, friendly look at the big upset, what 'bullet' chess is, and the major events coming next.

PrimeChess Team Jun 29, 2026

Chess in the Last 24 Hours: Nihal Sarin's Amazing 15-Win Streak

In the last 24 hours, Indian grandmaster Nihal Sarin won the 2026 Bullet Chess Championship. He beat three-time champion Alireza Firouzja with an incredible 15 wins in a row. It was his first-ever final, and he called it the best bullet chess of his life. Here is the simple, warm story of a magical day on the board.

PrimeChess Team Jun 28, 2026

Fast Chess, Big Drama: The Last 24 Hours in Chess

In the last 24 hours, the world's fastest players fought in the 2026 Bullet Chess Championship online. Three-time champion Alireza Firouzja reached the Grand Final by beating Arjun Erigaisi 13-11 in a wild match. Today, June 27, a new speed-chess champion is crowned. Plus, six young world champions were named at the World Youth Championships in Italy. A story of speed, courage, and dreams.

PrimeChess Team Jun 27, 2026

Speed Chess Drama: Firouzja and Arjun Reach the Final (Last 24 Hours)

In the last 24 hours at the 2026 Bullet Chess Championship, Alireza Firouzja edged Nihal Sarin 12.5-9.5 and Arjun Erigaisi stormed back from 0-4 down to beat Andrew Tang 16-6. Two Turkish teenagers crushed grandmasters in the Losers Bracket. One-minute chess, full of drama. Here is the simple, fun story of who is now in the Final.

PrimeChess Team Jun 26, 2026

Fast Chess, Big Smiles: Two New German Champions in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, Germany crowned two new rapid chess champions in Paderborn. Alexander Donchenko started with three draws, then won six games in a row to take the men's title. Olga Babiy bounced back from a single loss to win the women's title. A warm, simple story of speed chess, comebacks, and a club's 100th birthday.

PrimeChess Team Jun 25, 2026

Moussard's Big Night: A First Titled Tuesday Win (Last 24 Hours in Chess)

In the last 24 hours, French grandmaster Jules Moussard won Titled Tuesday for the first time, scoring a dominant 10/11 to finish a full point clear of the world's best. He recovered from a mid-event loss, then beat Oleksandr Bortnyk in a thrilling final round. Here is the simple story of his breakout night.

PrimeChess Team Jun 24, 2026

A Golden Double in Hong Kong: This Week's Big Chess News

China's team Dragon Chilling won two gold medals at the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Hong Kong, taking both the rapid and the blitz titles. Former World Champion Ding Liren led the way as his team beat Endgame.AI in the blitz final. World number one Magnus Carlsen had a tough week and finished without a medal, while the best young players keep battling at the World Youth Championship in Italy.

PrimeChess Team Jun 23, 2026

Chess in the Last 24 Hours: Carlsen Falls, Then Flies

In Hong Kong, Magnus Carlsen lost four games in a row, then won eight straight in the blitz. China's Dragon Chilling took World Team Rapid gold on tiebreaks, and young stars like 12-year-old Faustino Oro stole the show. The team blitz final is today.

PrimeChess Team Jun 21, 2026