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FIDE World Cup R5: Donchenko Wins Tense Match, Arjun and Wei to Play in Quarters
GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Wei Yi, GM Javokhir Sindarov, GM Andrey Esipenko, GM Nodirbek Yakubboev, GM Sa…
FIDE World Cup R4: Praggnanandhaa, Keymer, Vachier-Lagrave, Blübaum Eliminated
GM Daniil Dubov eliminated GM Praggnanandhaa R, while GM Andrey Esipenko got the better of GM Vincen…
FIDE World Cup R3: Vachier-Lagrave Wins Thriller, Gukesh Eliminated
GM Frederik Svane eliminated GM Gukesh D as GM Anish Giri and GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov are also out …
FIDE World Cup R2: So, Niemann, Nepomniachtchi, and Nihal eliminated
The automatically qualified top seeds joined the World Cup in round 2; for top seeds GM Wesley So, G…
FIDE World Cup R1: Favorites Rock Solid, Wang and Oro Advance to Round 2
The top 50 seeds had automatically qualified to round 2; meanwhile, IM Wang Shixu upset GM Leon Luke…
Lichess Game of the Month: September '25
A picturesque double bishop checkmate destroys the Levitsky Attack
Stage Set for the FIDE World Cup 2025
One of the highlights of the chess calendar taking place once every two years, the FIDE World Cup wi…
Titled Arena Announcement(s)
Announcing our schedule for upcoming Titled Arenas!
Lichess Game of the Month: August '25
A double rook sacrifice in the Pirc Defense!
More colours for Patrons!
Recognising commitment!
Lichess Meetup: Toronto
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
FIDE Grand Swiss R11: Giri and Vaishali Crowned Winners
In a thrilling final round, Anish Giri's win secured him a clear first place in the Open Section, wi…
FIDE Grand Swiss R10: Blübaum Has Best Tiebreaks, Lagno and Vaishali Joint Lead
Five players, namely, GM Matthias Blübaum, GM Alireza Firouzja, GM Anish Giri, GM Hans Moke Niemann,…
FIDE Grand Swiss R9: 4-Way Tie in Open, Kateryna Lagno in Sole Lead in Women’s
Three more players joined Blübaum in the lead: GM Alireza Firouzja, who won against GM Nihal Sarin, …
FIDE Grand Swiss R7: Blübaum & Sarin Lead, Vaishali Sole Leader in Women's
GM Matthias Blübaum and GM Nihal Sarin share the lead after defeating GM Parham Maghsoodloo and GM A…
Grand Swiss R6: 5 Players Chase Parham in Open, Lagno and Vaishali Sole Leaders
GM Parham Maghsoodloo retains the lead, with 5 players in the chasing pack, while GM Kateryna Lagno …
FIDE Grand Swiss R5: Parham Keeps Gap in Grim Day for Top, 4-Way Tie in Women's
The tournament leader, GM Parham Maghsoodloo, won against GM Richard Rapport, while the chasing pack…
FIDE Grand Swiss R4: Parham Still in Sole Lead, Lagno Joins Vaishali at the Top
GM Parham Maghsoodloo remains the sole leader in the Open, while GM Kateryna Lagno joins GM Vaishali…
FIDE Grand Swiss R3: Maghsoodloo and Vaishali Emerge as Sole Leaders
GMs Parham Maghsoodloo and Vaishali Rameshbabu lead their sections with 3/3, scoring convincing wins…
FIDE Grand Swiss R2: 3-Way Tie for 1st in Open, Badelka & Vaishali Lead Women's
GM Anton Demchenko, GM Alireza Firouzja, and GM Parham Maghsoodloo lead the Open with 2/2, while IM …
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 R1: Gukesh, Firouzja Win As Muzychuk and Tan Falter
In the Open, the top 10 boards did not see any upsets, while in the Women's, it was a brutal day for…
Lichess Game of the Month: July '25
The Closed Chameleon Destroys the Sicilian Defense in a Wild Game!
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Preview
With GM Praggnanandhaa R, GM Arjun Erigaisi, and world champion GM Gukesh D in the Open, as well as …