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Javokhir Sindarov superb at Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz 2026 Masters, Aravindh second in Rapid
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The FIDE World Cup 2025 winner and World Championship Challenger, Javokhir Sindarov won both…
admin · July 25, 2026
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Xiangzhi Bu clear first at Biel Chess Festival 2026 Blitz Rating Open, Diptayan Ghosh second
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GM Xiangzhi Bu scored an unbeaten 11/13 to win Biel Chess Festival 2026 Blitz…
admin · July 22, 2026
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Subhayan Kundu wins Novi Sad Blitz Rating Open 2026
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IM Subhayan Kundu scored 7/9 to win Novi Sad Blitz Rating Open 2026. Dibyendu…
admin · July 8, 2026
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Firouzja wins Super Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2026 via Armageddon, Praggnanandhaa third
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Alireza Firouzja won Armageddon against Nodirbek Abdusattorov to win Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid…
admin · July 6, 2026
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Manish Anto Cristiano wins 14th BBCF Blitz Rating Open 2026
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IM Manish Anto Cristiano F scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 14th BBCF Blitz…
admin · July 5, 2026
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Super Blitz Croatia 2026: A great day for Firouzja
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Alireza Firouzja scored an unbeaten 8/9 to regain his sole lead, heading into the…
admin · July 5, 2026
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Aronyak Ghosh dominates 17th KIIT International Chess Festival Blitz Rating Open 2026
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GM Aronyak Ghosh scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 17th KIIT International Chess Festival…
admin · June 15, 2026
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Ajjesh J R wins 22nd Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial Blitz Rating Open 2026
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Ajjesh J R scored 8/9 to win 22nd Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial Blitz Rating…
admin · June 15, 2026
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Hans Niemann wins Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026
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Hans Niemann (USA) scored 22.5/36 to win Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz…
admin · May 10, 2026
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Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026: Hans Niemann still in sole lead
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Hans Niemann (USA) maintained his sole lead after the first nine rounds of Blitz…
admin · May 9, 2026
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Blitz chess uses time controls between 3 and 5 minutes per player. It is officially recognised by FIDE, which runs a separate World Blitz Championship. India hosts hundreds of AICF-rated blitz tournaments annually.