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The “Shusha Chess 2022” international tournament was held from 21-25 September 2022 in Shusha, Azerbaijan with 10 world-class grandmasters competing in the Open section, and 10 world-known female players competing in the Women’s event. The event was dedicated to the 190^th anniversary of prominent poet and philanthropist Khurshidbanu Natavan and featured a total prize fund of 80.000$.

The Elegant English doubles as a pro-level opening guide and a playbook of winning chess strategies — enabling you to climb the ranks faster. It’s based on a highly instructive variation in the English Opening (1.c4). And with Grandmaster Michael Roiz shedding light on its diverse tactical ideas and positional themes, you’ll come out of the course stronger and more well-rounded.

The 4th ESNA European Small Nations Individual Chess Championship 2022 takes place from 25th September – 2nd October 2022 in the Principality of Liechtenstein with the support of the European Chess Union.

After the exciting semi-finals of the Julius Baer Generation Cup, World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and 19-year-old Indian prodigy Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the finals which are played over two days with two 4-game rapid matches.

Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi will play the finals of the Julius Baer Generation Cup! The exciting semi-final matches between Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer, and Arjun Erigaisi and Le Quang Liem were played yesterday on chess24.com.

After the 19-year-old American grandmaster Hans Niemann defeated the World Chess Champion in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, Magnus Carlsen decided to withdraw from the event.

After losing to Hans Niemann in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, Magnus Carlsen decided to withdraw from the event. Two weeks later he refused to play against Niemann and resigned his game in the Julius Baer Generation Cup after only two played moves.

The 37th European Chess Club Cup and the 26th European Women’s Chess Club Cup will simultaneously take place from 2nd – 10th October in Mayrhofen, Austria. The event sets a new participation record with 87 registered teams: 70 in the open section and 17 in the Women’s event.

The Julius Baer Generation Cup is the 7th event of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour and takes place from 18-25 September on chess24.com. The event featured 16 world-class players spanning the age spectrum, but the field got cut in half yesterday as the preliminary stage of the event concluded.

The 4th ESNA European Small Nations Individual Chess Championship 2022 starts tomorrow and will take place from 25th September – 2nd October 2022 in the Principality of Liechtenstein with the support of the European Chess Union.