Luke Mcshane

Black to play. A variation from Saric-Keymer, Super Rapid, Croatia, July 2026. Saric avoided this position, but still lost the game.

Black to play. Sukandar-Caruana, Naroditsky Memorial Rapid, July 2026. Caruana holds a big advantage in the endgame, and his next move decided matters with a flourish. What did he play? Email answers to [email protected] by Monday 20 July. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher for the first correct answer out of

The inaugural Daniel Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz took place early in July in Charlotte, North Carolina. Organised by the Charlotte Chess Center Foundation, where Naroditsky had served as resident grandmaster, the event honoured the popular streamer and commentator, known to fans as ‘Danya’, who died in October aged 29. Rapid and blitz were fitting

White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Oldrich Duras, Shakhmatny Listok, 1924. Email answers (first move only) to [email protected] by Monday 27 July.

Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan is one of the world's brightest talents in her age group.

Gukesh Dommaraju, the 20-year-old world champion from India, is in crisis. Since winning the title by defeating Ding Liren in 2024, he has suffered a catastrophic slump in form. His latest setback, at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters tournament, saw him finish in clear last place, just as he did at the elite Norway Chess

White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Philip Hamilton Williams, Hampstead and Highgate Express , 1901.

On 24 July 2026, Arkady Dvorkovich announced that he was voluntarily suspending his duties as president of Fide, the international federation.

White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by William Shinkman, the Pittsburgh Gazette Times , 1915. Email [email protected] with the first move only by Monday 10 August.

When you’re in contention for tournament victory, the final day of a chess tournament is knotted with tension, knowing that even a brief lapse of concentration can squander a week or two of effort. The nerves splinter your sleep, and then the game usually begins early, because the organisers need time to pack up afterwards.