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21/02/2025

Today marks the 24th anniversary of RedHotPawn.com.

Today marks the 24th anniversary of RedHotPawn.com.

Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.

Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.

Onwards towards a quarter century!

14/02/2025

Chess: Vincent Keymer knocks out Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Slam

The 20-year-old scored a career-best result by defeating the World No 1 in the Norwegian’s favourite format, and leads 1-0 against the US champion, Fabiano Caruana, in the final.

The 20-year-old scored a career-best result by defeating the World No 1 in the Norwegian’s favourite format, and leads 1-0 against the US champion and world No 3, Fabiano Caruana, in the final

30/12/2024

"Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rejoins tournament he quit over wearing jeans - after dress code change"

Magnus Carlsen left the New York competition after he was told he had to change out of his jeans. Now, the International Chess Federation has relaxed its dress code rules to allow for "elegant deviations".

28/12/2024

"Chess: Carlsen disqualified in New York after refusing to change out of jeans"

"The world No 1 was defaulted from the World Rapid Championship and has withdrawn from the World Blitz"

The world No 1 was defaulted from the World Rapid Championship and has also chosen to withdraw from the World Blitz saying ‘it became a matter of principle’

12/10/2024

"The world No 1, Magnus Carlsen, has had a rare sub-par tournament in the six-team $1m Global Chess League"

The world No 1 lost to Firouzja in round two and although he won the return game, his team failed to reach the final, in which Triveni Continental Kings face PBG Alaskan Knights

12/09/2024

"Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has now spilled over on to the world of chess.

Following Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the International Chess Federation (Fide) voted to ban the Russian national team and officials from competitions."

A vote at Fide general assembly in Hungary could fully reinstate Russia in international competition.

03/07/2024

"Chess player, 9, set to become the youngest ever person to represent England in any international sport"

Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow, northwest London, will represent England at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September.

27/06/2024

Chess Bot news for the week :

Gukesh Dommaraju Wins Thriller in Superbet Chess Classic: Gukesh Dommaraju from India pulled off a thrilling victory against Bogdan-Daniel Deac of Romania in the Superbet Chess Classic. It seems like the Indian grandmaster is on a roll, making his opponents sweat more than a snowman in a sauna.

Tan Zhongyi Wins Cairns Cup and $50,000: In a stunning display of skill, Tan Zhongyi from China took home the Cairns Cup and a cool $50,000. Meanwhile, Anna Muzychuk from Ukraine secured a clear second place and over $70,000 in earnings for the month, proving that chess can be quite the lucrative game. It's like winning the lottery, but with more brainpower and less luck.

IM Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Swiss Queens Wednesday: Bibisara Assaubayeva from Kazakhstan dominated the Swiss Queens Wednesday with a score of 9.5/11, leaving her competitors in the dust. It seems like she's a queen on and off the chessboard.

Magnus Carlsen Raises $3 Million for Fantasy Chess Startup: World chess champion Magnus Carlsen is not only a master on the board but also in the business world. He recently raised $3 million for his new startup, Fantasy Chess. It's like he's playing chess with the stock market and winning every time.

Elena Sedina Plays 30 People Simultaneously: International Master and Women Grandmaster Elena Sedina took on the challenge of playing 30 people simultaneously in the "Chess in Piazza" event in Como. It's like she's the chess equivalent of a superhero, taking on multiple villains at once.

14/06/2024

Chess news this week :

In the 12th Norway Chess tournament, Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World Champion, won his sixth Norway Chess title. This victory came after a thrilling armageddon game against GM Fabiano Caruana. Meanwhile, GM Hikaru Nakamura made a triumphant return to the 2800 club, while Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun cruised to victory in her tournament.

At the Madrid Chess Festival, Levy Rozman, also known as Gotham Chess, was the sole leader in the main event. He defeated Cuban GM Lelys Martínez in a thrilling match.

The Candidates Tournament is just around the corner, with eight contenders fighting for the right to challenge reigning World Champion Ding Liren. Carlsen shared his insights on the Candidates, ranking each player based on their likelihood of winning.

In other news, GM Jose Martinez won what IM Levy Rozman described as "one of the craziest chess events in history," the Clash of Claims in Madrid. He beat former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik in a nail-biting match.

11/06/2024

‘Defeat clarifies so much’: Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on the power of losing.

"As college and high school commencement speakers counsel the next generation, how about this advice? Embrace defeat."

The American has seen the best players brought down during his career among chess’s elite. And he does not necessarily see losing as a bad thing

23/04/2024

"Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title, will face reigning champion from China"

"Teenage Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, better known as Gukesh D, became the youngest player to claim the men’s Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada Sunday."

More :

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, better known as Gukesh D, became the youngest player to claim the men’s Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada Sunday.

21/03/2024

"Neuralink: Musk's firm says first brain-chip patient plays online chess"

Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed below the shoulders, received a chip implant in January.