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Happy Birthday to the 12th World Chess Champion, GM Anatoly Karpov!

Born on May 23, 1951, GM Anatoly Karpov is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. World Champion from 1975 to 1985, Karpov dominated an era with his positional mastery, precision, and incredible consistency.

He remained the world’s highest-rated player for more than 100 months, a remarkable achievement surpassed only by GMs Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. Karpov also reclaimed the FIDE World Championship title and held it from 1993 to 1999, further cementing his legendary status in chess history.

Wishing the legendary champion good health, happiness, and many more years ahead!

👑♟ FIDE World Championship Match 2026 – Call for bids

The FIDE World Chess Championship Match is the pinnacle of the FIDE World Championship Cycle. The 2026 edition will decide who will reign over the chess world for the next two years – the reigning world champion, 🇮🇳 Gukesh D (India), or the challenger 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan). The upcoming clash will be the youngest-ever chess world championship match. Both Gukesh and Sindarov will be 20 at the time it begins.

🗓 The World Championship Match 2026 is provisionally scheduled between November 23 and December 17, 2026. FIDE is opening a bidding procedure to host the event.

Read more: https://www.fide.com/fide-world-championship-match-2026-call-for-bids/

Teen Star Yagiz Kaan Outplays Topalov, Hits 2704 Live Rating!

14-year-old Turkish chess sensation Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş is delivering an incredible performance, defeating former FIDE World Champion Veselin Topalov once again in Game 5 of the “Clash of the Generations” match.

With this victory, the young prodigy extends his lead to an impressive 4–1, with just one game left to play. Even more remarkably, Erdoğmuş has now crossed the elite 2700 barrier, reaching a live rating of 2704, a historic milestone at such a young age.

His fearless play, sharp calculation, and composure against one of the game’s legends have been nothing short of extraordinary.

The future of chess is here — and his name is Yagiz Kaan!



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Kasparov Backs Sindarov, Opens Door for Carlsen Return!

Legendary former World Champion Garry Kasparov has shared his thoughts on the potential outcome of the 2026 World Championship match, and he’s clearly impressed with rising Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov.

In an interview with the Saint Louis Chess Club, Kasparov praised Sindarov’s exceptional form, highlighting his timing, precision, and ability to both absorb and apply pressure at the highest level. “I must say, it’s hard to impress me, but the way he played, his timing, the quality of his moves, his ability to withstand pressure and increase the pressure on his opponents was exceptional,” Kasparov noted.

Looking ahead to the World Championship clash, Kasparov sees Sindarov as a slight favorite over reigning champion Gukesh Dommaraju. However, he emphasized that match play is a completely different challenge, where Gukesh’s mental resilience and defensive skills could prove crucial.

The matchup promises a fascinating generational battle, the 19-year-old World Champion against the 20-year-old challenger. Yet Kasparov also reminded fans that experience still matters, pointing to Magnus Carlsen as the strongest player in the world.

In a tantalizing remark, Kasparov added:
“Maybe if Sindarov beats Gukesh, then there will be a chance to bring Magnus back and see how things go.”

Sindarov secured his place in the title match by winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 with a round to spare, setting up a blockbuster World Championship clash at the end of 2026.

A new era is rising , but could the king return for one more epic battle?



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