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Carlsen and Goryachkina Crowned World Rapid Champions After Thrilling Doha Showdown

By SSI Bureau · December 29, 2025

Doha witnessed a fitting finale to the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship as two of modern chess’s most formidable figures…

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Rapid Twists in Doha: Carlsen Stumbles, Gukesh Chases While Koneru Humpy Takes Charge

By SSI Bureau · December 28, 2025

The second day of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship delivered sharp twists in both the Open and Women’s…

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Carlsen, Gukesh, Arjun Lead Early Surge at World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha

By SSI Bureau · December 27, 2025

Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Vladislav Artemiev finished the opening day of the 2025 FIDE…

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FIDE Modernises Dress Code for World Rapid & Blitz

By SSI Bureau · November 22, 2025

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has eased its dress code for the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha,…