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The first-ever Naroditsky Memorial just ended in Charlotte, USA. It honored Daniel Naroditsky, a much-loved chess teacher and commentator. Young grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan stole the show, winning both the rapid and the blitz. Here is a simple, friendly look at the last 24 hours in chess.
In the last 24 hours at the Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia in Zagreb, France's Alireza Firouzja scored a stunning 8/9 on the first blitz day to open a 3-point lead over Vachier-Lagrave and Abdusattorov. Pragg collapsed with 3.5/9. One full day of blitz remains to crown a champion.
In the last 24 hours at the Super Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb, Croatia, GM Praggnanandhaa won three games in a row to catch leader Alireza Firouzja. A day after two painful losses, Pragg is tied for first as the fast blitz finish begins.
Alireza Firouzja is on fire at the Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia in Zagreb. In the last 24 hours he won two more games to reach 10/12, three points clear of the chasing pack. World Champion Gukesh lost, then bounced back with two wins. Their showdown comes Friday. A simple, warm look at the day's chess.
Big chess news from the last 24 hours. In Zagreb, Alireza Firouzja leads day one of the Grand Chess Tour's Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia on 5/6, with Giri, Keymer, Praggnanandhaa and Vachier-Lagrave one point back after MVL toppled World Champion Gukesh. Meanwhile, the new FIDE July ratings show Magnus Carlsen slip 18 points yet stay world number one, as Praggnanandhaa climbs and Gukesh dips before his November title defense.
A quick, friendly roundup of the last 24 hours in chess. FIDE's new July 2026 rating list keeps Magnus Carlsen world number one after a rough Norway Chess, with Caruana and Nakamura close behind. Praggnanandhaa climbs after his Norway win, GM Jose Martinez dominates Titled Tuesday, and the 54th World Open begins in Washington, D.C.
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.
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.
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.