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Chess federation denies stealing players’ ratings with controversial new ELO rules

The International Chess Federation has introduced a big change to its ELO system, sparking claims from GMs that their ratings were “stolen.” ...

Hikaru Nakamura 'triggers' FIDE rating system change: How will it affect top GM's like D Gukesh?

FIDE is implementing a major rating system change from October 1, removing the 400-point rule for players rated 2650 and above. This reform means top ...

How will Gukesh, Carlsen be affected after Nakamura's tactics force FIDE to alter rules? Here's what you need to know

Hikaru Nakamura’s sly tactics in order to qualify for next year’s Candidates tournament via the rating spot has forced FIDE ...

The Latest Controversy in Chess Is the Cupcake Gambit

World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura needed to hit a minimum number of games for a shot at the world championship. He sparked a ...
The Daily Star

'Chess in Bangladesh needs a new role model'

At 59, Niaz Murshed, the subcontinent’s first grandmaster, claimed his seventh national title by winning the 49th National Chess Championship on Wednesday. While his triumph celebrated a living legend ...
USNI

This Sailor is Working on New Rating: Chess Master

IT2 Andrew Peraino after winning the 2020 Armed Forces Chess Championship. Andrew Peraino Photo When Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Andrew Peraino was a Navy recruit, tucked away in his ...
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Here's why Hikaru Nakamura, the world's No. 2 chess player, is gaming the system with 'Mickey Mouse' tournaments

As far as chess tournaments go, the Louisiana State Championship and Iowa Open are not what you would describe as big-time events. The highest-ranked players from either event last year didn't even ...

Chess-Norway tour gets approval for combined world title

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new global competition set up by Norway Chess that will crown a "World Combined Champion" across three time formats — Fast Classic, Rapid and ...