WR Group has pioneered a scalable model of open... chess challenges embedded within major international exhibitions - positioning chess not only as a sport, but as a global cultural and intellectual presence. We are expanding the game beyond traditional venues and integrating it into international business and innovation platforms. Wherever we operate in the world, chess is part of the experience. I am proud that Anish Giri supports this initiative - representing the union of elite excellence and open opportunity. This is how chess grows: visible, accessible, and globally positioned.show more

I’m honored to share that I have been appointed... the first Global Ambassador for WR Chess This new chapter will take me across continents, promoting chess and impacting lives on a global stage from Africa, Asia, Latin America tour to a world record event in Peru in June. The CEO of WR Chess Wadim Rosenstein has quietly supported the African chess community for four years. Together I believe we can achieve so much more for the chess world. We agreed to meet in Paris and travel to Prague for the chess festival. And for hours, we spoke about a global vision and a legacy for chess development and industrialization across Africa and beyond. One important thing Wadim and I share in common is we both came from nothing but chess opened doors we never imagined. Now we want to extend this to the world. I am proud to join the WR Chess family. Even more excited for what we will build together. It is possible to do great things from a small place.show more

👑 We have our first Master and what a... Master it is! A reigning World Chess Champion is coming to the 8th edition of the Prague International Chess Festival! The Indian prodigy @Gukesh D returns to the capital after shattering records and conquering the biggest stages in world chess. 🔥♟️ #PICF2026show more

So I’ve been thinking… A cultural chess party where... everyone shows up in their full cultural attires. We play chess, learn, dance, serve proper Naija food and take fire pictures of people playing chess in their full regalia. We can start in Lagos and take this round the world.show more

Over 7% of the entire world population play chess... according to latest research by chess(.)com. That’s a staggering 605M + users natively. Now Anichess takes it up a notch by modernizing chess, infusing the solid gameplay with spells and new add-ons to make it even better. Anichess is developed in partnership with chess(.)com, and incubated by Animoca Brands. The new system adds a new level of unpredictability to the game of chess. The newly added spell mechanism makes it all the more fun and exciting. Anichess plans to bring in a new experience for players (New and existing), and also to build a healthy and competitive environment for players. If you love chess, then this is something to look out forshow more

International Chess Federation has stripped the Russian Chess Federation... of its membership in the organization for two years after a complaint from Ukraine. Maria Zakharova reacted: "A goat can exclude itself from the animals, but it will not stop being a goat." (See video) "They only prove us right," the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) accused the Russian Chess Federation (RCF) and FIDE head Arkady Dvorkovich of violating FIDE's code of ethics and discipline. Dvorkovich was reprimanded, and RCF was suspended from FIDE membership. The decision is related to the holding of chess competitions in the occupied and annexed territories: Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, and Luhansk regions. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Arkady Dvorkovich, a former deputy prime minister and close associate of Dmitry Medvedev, issued an anti-war statement on behalf of FIDE: "FIDE stands united against wars as well as condemns any use of military means to resolve political conflicts." He later made a different statement - that he was raised to hate Nazism and was "sincerely proud of the courage of our [Russian] soldiers." He also criticized "senseless sanctions" and companies leaving Russia.show more

On 20th of April 1976, R.B. Ramesh was born!... 50 years ago! He became a GM at the age of 27 years in 2003. In 2002, he had won the British Championships, and in 2007 he became the Commonwealth Champion. In 2008, he took a bold step in his chess career. He gave up playing chess and started a chess academy and named it Chess Gurukul. He also gave up his job in Indian Oil (IOCL) around the same point. Many told him that this was a dangerous decision. But Ramesh had 2 things going for him: 1. He loved coaching 2. His better half WGM Aarthie Ramaswamy was also ready to support him in this endeavour! With his immense chess knowledge, willingness to learn and ability to work extremely hard, Ramesh created the base for a real chess boom of Indian chess! Players like Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali, Aravindh Chithambaram, Karthikeyan Murali, Bharat Subramaniyam and many others grew up at his academy! There was a point when almost every single rising talent of Indian chess wanted to work with him. Today as Ramesh celebrates his 50th birthday, it is interesting to see the road he has travelled. Vaishali is going to play the World Championship Match in a few days! He also received the Dronacharya award recently. He started a completely free chess academy named Chola Chess to develop the next generation of Indian chess. Thank you Ramesh for powering Indian chess! Your contribution to the growth of the sport in the country has been immense. Wishing you a very happy 50th birthday. Photo: Tushar Damor #chess #chessbaseindia #rameshchessshow more

After winning both World Rapid and Blitz in Doha... 🏆🏆, we asked Magnus Carlsen about the Total Chess World Championship Tour, a format that brings all time controls together. His take? 🗣️ “A great initiative.” 🤔 What is Total Chess? A new, FIDE-approved global championship developed by Norway Chess. Played across four tournaments per year, it will crown one overall champion across Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz, the FIDE World Combined Champion. #NorwayChess #TotalChess #RapidBlitz #TotalChessTourshow more

At just 11 years old, Jean Claude achieved something... special during the Masters & Students Games by defeating his coach on the chess board. When Jean Claude first joined Raise Chess Academy Raise Chess Academy (RCA), he rarely smiled, found it difficult to interact with others, and had never even seen a game of chess before. Speaking to people was a challenge, and confidence seemed far away. Today, Jean Claude is a different young person. He smiles, plays with friends, engages confidently with others, and continues to amaze everyone with his extraordinary chess talent. His journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when young people are given a safe space to learn, grow, and belong. We are proud of Jean Claude and excited to see what the future holds for him. Julien Kanyongashow more

Germany's Chancellor Merz: We are facing a crisis of... trust in democracy as a whole, and that is something we are working on within the coalition. It is not only the responsibility of the government; it is also the responsibility of all democratic parties.show more

His Highness محمد بن زايد “I call on everyone... to abide by values of peace and stability and cooperation” This is our leader… this is how we operate… these values have been instilled into our very fabric as a nation. Now it’s time for the rest of the world to take the UAE as THE blueprint to a successful nation locally and globally.show more

Without a world parliament, global politics is chess without... rules: the pieces move at the whim of the players, and the ending is always the same — destruction. : The author compares global politics without a world parliament to chess played without rules. Powerful nations move pieces at will, alliances shift arbitrarily, and no impartial arbiter enforces limits. The game inevitably ends in destruction because unchecked power seeks dominance, not balance. A world parliament would introduce shared rules, binding decisions, and mechanisms for peaceful resolution. It would transform the board from a battlefield into a forum where humanity’s common interests prevail over national whims. The absence of such a body leaves us in perpetual risk. Crises escalate because no structure exists to contain them. Resources are wasted on arms rather than shared progress. The weak are sacrificed to the strong. The repetition of wars, environmental collapse, and inequality is not fate. It is the predictable outcome of a game with no agreed boundaries. The call is clear. Humanity must create the rules before the board is overturned again. A world parliament is not utopia. It is the only way to change the ending from destruction to deliberation.show more

The "neutral" FIDE team, being greeted at the airport... by a not so "neutral" Russian 🇷🇺 flag. Held by the Chess Federation of Russia press officer. It is a farce, we can all see with our own eyes that the "neutral" status is pretended and not real.show more

The Global Buddhist Summit 2026 reaffirms India as the... land of the Buddha and a contemporary convenor of global dialogue. By bringing scholars, Sangha leaders, and practitioners together, Buddha Dhamma is reimagined not as history but as a living framework for peace, compassion, and interdependence in a fractured world. International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) Kiren Rijiju Ministry of Cultureshow more

Mates, time to touch some grass! Step outside and... join us for the final week of the #AnichessDivinities Challenge, as we explore the exciting world of outdoor chess! 📌 This Week's Theme: Touch Grass 🍀 📝 Challenge: Chess isn't just a game; it's an adaptable adventure that fits any setting. Grab your smartphone or seize a tangible chess set, then boldly step outside into the open arena. Capture the essence of the game in action, whether you're battling on Chess.com virtual battleground or facing off on a traditional chessboard.♟️ Snap a photo and share it as your entry! 📸 Bonus! Spice it up with some Anichess assets 🏆 Prizes: 🥇 1st: 100 USDT + 3 Rook of Earth Orbs 🥈 2nd: 60 USDT + 2 Rook of Earth Orbs 🥉 3rd: 40 USDT + 1 Rook of Earth Orb 🏅 4th-10th: 1 Rook of Earth each 📥 Submission: QT this tweet with the entry Tag Anichess in your tweet Use #AnichessDivinities hashtag in your tweet Deadline: Oct 6th at 04:00 EDT/09:00 BST/16:00 HKT. Results on Oct 10th. Dive deeper into the challenge on our blog:show more

World Models are the path for some AI Models... in the future. But how can we efficiently train these models to not only see the world the way humans do but to see the world in a new and unique way. By visualizing, what is normally sequenced audio patterns, we can derive much more insights. Here we see Paganini in a visual form that can than be described and transcribed into a World Model. We can observe connections in a manner that may not have been clear prior to the digitalization of music and sound in this way. The company with the most valuable potential in building a World Model is Tesla. Not that this type of visualization is being used, but that the mechanisms are in place, and the technology is in place for the company to thrive in this new form of AI.show more

ZIGChain is now natively integrated on HTX, bringing the... ZIGChain ecosystem into one of the most established global crypto exchanges. This integration expands how users can access RWA and onchain wealth infrastructure, connecting the system we are building to a broader base of global liquidity and participation. HTX has one of the largest active communities in crypto, and this partnership extends the reach of ZIGChain’s infrastructure into that network in a meaningful way. As the ecosystem grows, integrations like this continue to strengthen distribution, deepen access, and increase the surface area for onchain finance globally.show more

Today, Zimbabwe marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the... nation has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, garnering 182 out of 190 votes. This resounding victory underscores the effectiveness of our Engagement and Re-engagement agenda, demonstrating the global community's confidence in Zimbabwe's leadership and commitment to international peace. As we assume our seat on the global stage, Zimbabwe is poised to contribute meaningfully to international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation, championing a fairer and more equitable global order while amplifying Africa's voice. I extend my sincere gratitude to the UN Member States for their support and to our diplomatic team for this outstanding achievement. Zimbabwe is open for business and now plays a pivotal role in shaping global peace. #UNSC #DiplomaticTriumph #EngagementAndReengagement #GlobalPeace #Vision2030show more

🔥 Exciting News for the #Koinos $KOIN Community from... Gambit Club 🔥 We're thrilled to announce that we've started building a unique chess #BlockchainGame! 🎮♟️ Connect your NFTs and play with the actual 3D pieces you own from our exclusive collection! 🌟 Want to own a piece of the game? Only 74 NFTs are left! Grab yours from now and become part of the revolution: 🔗 🌐✨ 🔮Stay tuned for more details! (we will post them under this thread) #Chess #BlockchainGaming #NFT #GambitClub #3D #ZeroGasFees #NFTCollection #ChessGameshow more

35-9-2 Everyone sees the record, but only this group... knows what it meant to be a part of this team. The challenges, growth, competition, and development within those 46 games is what made this summer and this group so special. My guys. Proud of y’all. 🫡 #familyshow more

$TSLA Tesla robotaxi app is back to normal. The... default indication is gone, and only two maps of Austin and the Bay Area are visible as before. But we know that it will soon expand into a new city.show more