Hans Niemann “Not Backing Down” Despite Bombshell Cheating Scandal
For those not in the know, American grandmaster Hans Niemann has recently come under fire following multiple cheating allegations. These accusations stem from several credible…
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Accuses Hans Niemann Of Cheating
It’s been a series of torrential and confusing weeks for the chess community after Magnus Carlsen, reigning five-time World Chess Champion, withdrew from the Sinquefield…
Chess.com Bans Hans Niemann Amid Evidence Of Cheating
Although chess might not be the flashiest of sports, it requires patience, intellect, and years of constant training to be the best. Most grandmasters have…
Chess Tournament Arc 2: Schedule, format, players, prize pool, how to watch, and more
Chess has seen a renaissance thanks to streamer interest, and many content creators routinely utilize the classic board game as a middle-ground for collaborations, with…
Nakamura sets new world record In Bullet Chess speedrun
GM Hikaru Nakamura has broken the world record. for most victories against unique opponents in one hour in the 1|0 bullet time control. Bullet chess refers…
Chess Grandmaster refuses to pay charity tournament $5 entry fee, argues with organizers
American chess player Hans Moke Niemann is currently among the youngest Grandmasters in the US, being only 18 years old. He was awarded the Grandmaster…
Carlsen beats TSM Nakamura in $100k New in Chess Classic
After Magnus Carlsen missed out on winning his very own Invitational event during the Melwater Champions Chess Tour, The Flying Dutchman finally netted his first…
What is flagging in chess?
Over the last year, the popularity of chess has skyrocketed, especially on Twitch. The streaming platform has become home to a number of high-profile grandmasters…
Hikaru Nakamura apologises to chess community following Eric Hansen drama, cuts ties with Chessbae
Hikaru Nakamura has released a statement responding to the drama between him and fellow chess grandmaster Eric Hansen, apologising to the chess community. The recent…
Hansen says Hikaru is “the most disliked grandmaster”
Chess grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Eric Hansen are once again at the centre of controversy in the chess community. The two grandmasters have a long…
Roommate! The Botez sisters show off new Austin apartment
The last six months have been huge for chess, and specifically, online chess. The reasons for this are multi-faceted; Netflix’s The Queens Gambit certainly helped,…
Twitch Rivals Hand & Brain Showdown: How to watch, schedule, prize pool and players
With the PogChamps 3 chess tournament ending on 28th February 2021, Twitch Rivals and Chess.com have announced a brand-new tournament to look forward to. It…
Play Magnus Group and Esports Charts partner up for online chess reports
In 2020, the ancient strategy game, chess, saw a huge spike in popularity on Twitch. It became one of the most popular “new” games, with…
Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen suffers upset at hands of prodigy Andrey Esipenko, 18
Magnus Carlsen, Chess World Champion since 2013, suffered a shock defeat against Andrey Esipenko during the Tata Steel Chess 2021 tournament in what was their…