Chessbase News
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ChessBase – finally on Mac!
Our database program – used by everyone, from the World Champion to lowly club players – will now be available for Mac users. The new version has been developed from the ground up: modern, built for fast access to what matters. The official release is November 2026. Register now to make sure you don’t miss the launch of a new era in chess study.
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Chess Olympiad - Live!
The 46th edition of the Chess Olympiad is taking place on 16-27 September at the Silk Road EXPO in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. A record 208 teams in the open and 191 in the women's category are fighting for collective and individual medals. | Follow the games live with expert commentary starting at 12.00 CEST (6.00 ET, 15.30 IST) | Pictured: Anna Cramling Bellón from Sweden by Michal Walusza / FIDE
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25 years ago – ChessBase news
"Yesterday, in one of the most horrifying terrorist atrocities in history, the World Trade Center in New York was destroyed..." Those were the words with which we launched our brand new database-driven news page, on September 12, 2001. It was the very first report we filed. It had a special meaning for the world – but also for chess. Exactly six years earlier the World Chess Championship had been staged on the Observation Deck on the 107th floor.
Chess.com News
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Dominant Starts For Ashraf, Sarana, Xiong, Bring 3 0 Thursday Wins
No one has ever scored a perfect 11-0 in 3 0 Thursday, but FM Artin Ashraf and GM Jeffery Xiong both came close on Thursday, September 17. Ashraf started by winning 10 consecutive games in the first event. His final-round loss cost him perfection,...
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Giri Saves Netherlands; Argentina, Iran Upset Ukraine, France In Women's
The seed favorites generally won in round three of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026, with two notable exceptions on the top 50 boards. The 79th seed Kyrgyzstan beat the 31st seed Brazil 2.5-1.5, while 50th seed Singapore upset 21st seed Norway with th...
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Find Local Chess Clubs Near You With Chess.com's New Feature
Playing chess online is great, but meeting new people and playing chess in real life is, too! Now, you can easily find physical chess clubs near you right here on our Local Clubs page. Club owners can also get their club verified and listed as an...
Lichess News
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Streamer Arenas Announcement — August to December 2026
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More Than a Half-Year Update 2026
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Titled Arenas Announcement — July to September 2026
Announcing our schedule for upcoming Titled Arenas!
