Chess Strategy & Insights

The Last 24 Hours in Chess: A Star Shines, and a Friend Is Remembered

In the last day, chess mixed winning with heart. At the Naroditsky Memorial in Charlotte, world title challenger Javokhir Sindarov swept both the rapid and blitz to honor his late friend Daniel Naroditsky, and an amateur even beat superstar Hikaru Nakamura. Meanwhile the Women's Speed Chess Championship began online, with Ju Wenjun and Anna Muzychuk winning their opening matches.

PrimeChess Team Jul 7, 2026

A Young Star Shines: Chess in the Last 24 Hours

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.

PrimeChess Team Jul 6, 2026

In the Last 24 Hours: Firouzja Flies in the Zagreb Blitz

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.

PrimeChess Team Jul 5, 2026

Last 24 Hours in Chess: Pragg Storms Back to Catch Firouzja in Zagreb

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.

PrimeChess Team Jul 4, 2026

Firouzja Flies in Zagreb: The Last 24 Hours in Chess

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.

PrimeChess Team Jul 3, 2026

Chess in the Last 24 Hours: Firouzja Flies in Zagreb, Carlsen Slips but Stays #1

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.

PrimeChess Team Jul 2, 2026

Chess in the Last 24 Hours: A New Rating List, a Big Online Win, and a Festival Begins

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.

PrimeChess Team Jul 1, 2026

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