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"I think he missed Qd4... in general it was not so easy to evaluate for either side" - Arjun Erigaisi after drawing in the 2nd game against Hans Niemann.

"It's a nice trick, also difficult to find I guess!" - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was surprised to hear that b4! was holding for Vaishali in the pawn ending.

We caught up with Women's World Championship Challenger Vaishali Rameshbabu after a long day where she lost a tough game, then held a difficult endgame to a draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave!

Round 3 of the Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026 is underway! Watch the opening moments from the playing hall. @AsianChess @uaechess1976 @abudhabichess

Magnus played 14.Bxd5! A move that I would have never made. Why? Because usually you don't give up such a nice bishop for a knight just like that. But after Black recaptures with 14...Bxd5, the knight on c3 is no longer under pressure. In fact, it is the one putting pressure on d5! Also, two pairs of minor pieces do not get exchanged, and that is actually quite good for the side with the isolated pawn. The more pieces there are on the board, the better it is for Magnus. Read more: chessbase.in/news/total-ches…

IM Vantika Agrawal played WGM Munkhzul Turmunkh of Mongolia in the 2nd round of the Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026. Vantika's opponent ran out of time due to some confusion. Check out the post-match interview with Vantika, where she discussed the game, the atmosphere in Abu Dhabi, and playing alongside this young team! @uaechess1976 @abudhabichess

It's day 3 at the Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026!! Men section has multiple rounds today while It's a rest day in Women's section!! His excellency Dr Abdulla Alwahshi made the ceremonial 1st move to inaugurate the round. The 3rd round starts at 10am Local time/ 11:30 IST. Pairings for round 3: Board 1: India🇮🇳 vs. Kazakhstan🇰🇿 Board 2: China🇨🇳 vs. Russia🇷🇺 Board 3: Mongolia🇲🇳 vs. Uzbekistan🇺🇿 Photos📸: Devansh Singh Follow the live action: chessbase.in/live/asian-nati…

11th November 2026 was an important day in the history of chess. It was perhaps for the first time that a fast classic game (45 minutes + 30 seconds increment) at the absolute elite level was played and rated for FIDE classical rating. It happened at the Total Chess World Championship Pilot in Budapest. Here are a few observations: 1. The game felt like rapid, but because of 30 seconds increment, players could make high quality moves. So in this respect it is different from rapid chess. 2. Because there is 30 seconds, players have to write their scoresheets. 3. Playing slightly dubious openings in classical chess is possible with this time control. 4. Two games in a day of Fast classic is more tiring to the players than 1 game of normal classical chess time control. 5. FIDE Classical ratings will change more quickly and more often which could potentially make the sport more exciting. What are your thoughts?

Nepo's frustration after he couldn't find the win against Abhimanyu!

The incredible lineup of Total Chess World Championship!

Pranesh M delivers the breakthrough win as Team India edges out Uzbekistan 2.5–1.5 in a tense Round 2 clash at the Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026! UAE No. 1 GM Salem AR Saleh defeated the tournament's second seed, GM Andrey Esipenko, with Black. Polina Shuvalova won a marathon game to help team Russia defeat China. @abudhabichess @uaechess1976 Catch all the games, important moments, and big upsets from Abu Dhabi: chessbase.in/news/asian-nati…

The last time Levon Aronian played two classical games in a day was 24 years ago - he finished 3rd at the Neckar Open in Deizisau, Germany! Jan Gustafsson finished 2nd, and Vladimir Epishin became the Champion there.

I do not pretend to understand the analysis between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen here. But I will say this - Anish says to Magnus - " Now you know what it feels like to be normal", and Magnus says - "It's shocking how bad it is". Do with that what you will. Respectfully, the admin.

Vaishali is on Fire🔥🔥

Nodirbek Abdusattorov on working with his new second - GM Temur Kuybokarov!

Nodirbek Abdusattorov on getting engaged with Sevinch Mavlanova - "Truly the happiest moment of my life!"

Nodirbek Abdusattorov on his training camp with Magnus Carlsen - " It was an exciting moment for me.. I am always open to learn something new!"

This is PEAK Vaishali!