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Nigerian, American chess masters stage world-record attempt with 60-hour marathon in NYC
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/21/tunde-onakoya-chess-marathon-world-record-attempt/73405819007/
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament: Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/crosswords/chess/gukesh-candidates-winner.html
🇮🇳 Gukesh D wins the #FIDECandidates 2024 and the right to challenge the reigning World Champion 🇨🇳 Ding Liren for the title! 🏆
Congratulations! 👏
📷 Michal Walusza
A Tale of Sportsmanship: Nepomniachtchi's Apology to Caruana 💔
Nepo: "I'm sorry.."
Fabi: "My fault!"
In the high-stakes battleground of ... Show more #FIDECandidates
Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title, will face reigning champion from China
cnn.com/2024/04/23/asia/india-teenager-chess-champion-china-intl-hnk-spt/
Rangnick is said to have already submitted two transfer requests to Bayern: FC Bayern Munich is close to signing Ralf Rangnick. According to consistent media ...
focus.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga1/trainer-endspurt-in-muenchen-rangnick-soll-schon-zwei-transferwuensche-bei-bayern-hinterlegt-haben_id_259889633.html
Quick Glance: Rangnick confirms contact with Bayern: Potential collaboration discussed
- Austrian national coach Ralf Rangnick confirmed FC Bayern's interest in him and informed the ÖFB. His management initially chose not to comment on the speculations. Rangnick was mentioned as a favorite for the coaching position at Bayern but remained reserved until an official offer is made.
- The history of Bayern coaches shows a diverse story of tenures and successes. From Heynckes to Guardiola to Flick - each coach had their highs and lows at Bayern. Rangnick could be the next in line, as the idea of a possible collaboration with Bayern becomes more solidified.
- In addition to Rangnick, Roberto De Zerbi is also a candidate for the coaching position at Bayern. The coaching market offers a variety of options, including well-known names like Zinédine Zidane, Joachim Löw, and Hansi Flick. The decision on the new coach at FC Bayern is still pending.
- Rangnick emphasized that financial reasons do not influence his decision and he is focused on the opportunity to develop a team and be successful. Discussions with the ÖFB about his future are ongoing, while speculations about a collaboration with Bayern continue.
Franz Beckenbauer: bronze statue planned in front of the Allianz Arena in Munich: Soccer icon Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away in January, is to receive a ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/franz-beckenbauer-statue-aus-bronze-vor-allianz-arena-in-muenchen-geplant-19668748.html
Quick Glance: FC Bayern: Bronze Statues for Beckenbauer and Müller
- Franz Beckenbauer will be honored with a bronze statue next to Gerd Müller in front of the Allianz Arena.
- The Kurt Landauer Foundation announced the project, emphasizing its significance for the club's history.
- Beckenbauer and Müller are iconic figures of FC Bayern and will be immortalized together in statue form.
- The foundation calls for support for the project and expresses gratitude to the Beckenbauer family and FC Bayern Munich.
Bundesliga: FC Bayern dethroned after eleven years - Bayer Leverkusen German champions for the first time
welt.de/sport/article251024584/Fussball-Bundesliga-FC-Bayern-nach-elf-Jahren-entthront-Bayer-Leverkusen-erstmals-Deutscher-Meister.html
Quick Glance: Bayer Leverkusen Crowned German Champions for the First Time
- Bayer Leverkusen defeats Werder Bremen to become German football champions for the first time, dethroning FC Bayern after eleven years.
- The jubilant Leverkusen heroes celebrate exuberantly after a 5-0 victory against Werder Bremen.
- Coach Xabi Alonso leads Bayer to an early title decision and sets a points record at this stage of the season.
- Bayer Leverkusen has the chance to win two more titles this season and has transformed into a top team through strong transfers.
Victory in the quarter-finals: And suddenly Thomas Tuchel is the hero of FC Bayern
welt.de/sport/fussball/article251084342/Sieg-im-Viertelfinale-Und-ploetzlich-ist-Thomas-Tuchel-der-Held-des-FC-Bayern.html
FIDE Candidates 2024: And it’s a wrap!
The FIDE Candidates Tournament, which captivated audiences for three weeks, is in the books ... Show more www.fide.com/news/2987
🇮🇳 Gukesh D, winner of the 2024 #FIDECandidates , at a fan meetup in Trinity Bellwoods Park, 🇨🇦 Toronto, organised by ChessBase India!
Gukesh chatted with small kids ... Show more
Standings | After Round 12 | #FIDECandidates There is a three-way tie for first between Ian Nepomniachtchi, 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura and 🇮🇳 Gukesh D with two rounds to go ... Show more
The secret to winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament? Have a birthday on May 29th!
Happy 61st birthday to Swedish chess legend Pia Cramling! 🎉 🎂
In 1992, she became the 5th woman to earn the title of chess Grandmaster ... Show more #womeninchess
The moment Gukesh arrived back in Chennai at 3am to a hero's welcome after winning the FIDE Candidates! 🇮🇳
🇮🇳 Gukesh D (2743) defeats 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja (2760), reaches a score of 8.5/13 and heads into the final round of the #FIDECandidates as the sole leader ... Show more
FIDE Candidates Chess tournament: Gukesh shoots into sole lead with just one more round to go
deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/fide-candidates-chess-tournament-gukesh-shoots-into-sole-lead-with-just-one-more-round-to-go-2987644
Gukesh: "There are pros and cons considering my age and, you could say, lack of experience, but there are also some advantages ... Show more #FIDECandidates www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw; losses for Pragg, Gujrathi
thehindu.com/sport/candidates-chess-gukesh-slips-to-tied-2nd-after-draw-losses-for-pragg-gujrathi/article68078617.ece
History in the making ✨Gukesh becomes the youngest-ever Challenger, and will face Ding Liren for the World Title 👑 A proud moment for India and a testament to ... Show more #FIDECandidates
Round 14 FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates
Commentators: GM Irina Krush & GM Eric Hansen
Breaking new ground, the Women’s and Open competitions unfold ... Show more candidates2024.fide.com/ #FIDE #FIDECandidates
Gukesh, after being declared the winner of the #FIDECandidates : "Right now, I am so relieved and so happy. I was following this crazy game (Caruana vs ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Henry Cavill and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso ‘excited’ to welcome first baby together
cnn.com/2024/04/16/entertainment/henry-cavill-baby/
🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu (2475) secures her 5th consecutive victory, triumphing over Kateryna Lagno (2542) in the final round. With this win ... Show more
Nakamura Locks Down 6th Titled Tuesday Sweep: Hikaru Nakamura won both the early and the late Titled Tuesday tournaments of April 23, 2024 ...
chess.com/news/view/nakamura-wins-titled-tuesday-april-23-2024
"I'm a bit disappointed about the last moves of Nakamura against Gukesh!" Magnus Carlsen on the most crucial game of the #FIDECandidates ✨
📷 chess24
🇨🇳 Tan Zhongyi: winner of the 2024 FIDE Women's Candidates and Women's World Championship Challenger!
📷 Stev Bonhage
Gukesh: "I will go (to the last round) with the same strategy: try and play a good game. I have managed so far, and hopefully, tomorrow as well ... Show more #FIDECandidates www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Results | Round 14 | #FIDECandidates 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura ½-½ 🇮🇳 Gukesh D
🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana ½-½ Ian Nepomniachtchi
🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja ½-½ 🇮🇳 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi
🇦🇿 ... Show more
The secret sauce of L.A. Chess Club? Women, DJs, pizza and tattoos: Where can you meet new friends, find a roommate and get a date? This late-night chess club is ...
latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-04-25/la-chess-club-is-how-los-angeles-gen-z-and-millennials-are-finding-community-and-dates
Round 13 FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates
Commentators: GM Irina Krush & GM Aman Hambleton
Breaking new ground, the Women’s and Open competitions unfold ... Show more candidates2024.fide.com/ #FIDE #FIDECandidates
🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu extends her winning streak to 4 in a row, this time against 🇨🇳 Lei Tingjie!
Round 13 | Women's #FIDECandidates After Lei's loss ... Show more
Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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In the game between 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R (2747) and 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura (2789), it quickly reached an equal endgame with both players playing to win. However ... Show more #FIDECandidates
These College Students Combined Chess and Running To Create a Fun New Club: Students at the University of Texas stay physically and mentally fit with the chess ...
runnersworld.com/news/a60535183/chess-running-club-texas/
We have our first result of the day!
🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja (2760) vs 🇮🇳 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi (2727) ends in a draw.
Round 14 #FIDECandidates 📷 Michal Walusza
The game between tournament leaders Ian Nepomniachtchi (2758) and 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura (2789) concluded in a draw, leaving both players at 8/13 heading into the ... Show more
Candidates chess results and standings after Round 10: Gukesh on top, Praggnanandhaa joined by Nakamura and Caruana in 3rd
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/candidates-chess-results-standings-round-10-gukesh-praggnanandhaa-vidit-9272485/
🇮🇳 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi (2727) defeats 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura (2789) again after playing a very eventful game in their second encounter in this event ... Show more #FIDECandidates
Registration for 45th Chess Olympiad is now open!
®️ Registration dates: April 18 - July 10.
🌍 Location: Budapest, Hungary📆 Tournament Dates: September ... Show more www.fide.com/news/2988
We have our first result from Round 10! #FIDECandidates The game between the two co-leaders, the very experienced Ian Nepomniachtchi (2758) and 17-year-old 🇮🇳 Gukesh D ... Show more
Candidates 2024: With Gukesh holding edge, breaking down all likely scenarios for Round 14, including tiebreakers
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/candidates-2024-explainer-gukesh-tiebreak-scenarios-playoffs-9282135/
Exciting news for Gukesh! ✨ His draw against Nakamura secures him at least a spot in the tiebreaks. If Caruana doesn't seal the deal with a win against ... Show more
Transfer expert explains: “Nothing true” about Zidane rumors surrounding FC Bayern
focus.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga1/vereinbarung-praktisch-abgeschlossen-nach-nagelsmann-absage-zidane-soll-neuer-cheftrainer-des-fc-bayern-werden_id_259870815.html
Round 12 FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates
Commentators: GM Irina Krush & GM Aman Hambleton
Breaking new ground, the Women’s and Open competitions unfold ... Show more candidates2024.fide.com/ #FIDE #FIDECandidates
More drama in Round 8 of the #FIDECandidates 🔥
🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura (2789) defeats 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana (2803).
The commentators added that it’s the third consecutive win ... Show more
🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana (2803) secures his second win of the event, defeating 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja (2760) in a very tough and complicated game ... Show more #FIDECandidates
"We have to take it for what it is. It is the World Champion; it's not a competition necessarily for who is the best player in the world ... Show more
Results | Round 11 | #FIDECandidates 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R 0-1 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura
🇮🇳 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi 0-1 Ian Nepomniachtchi
🇮🇳 Gukesh D ½-½ 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana ... Show more
Standings | After Round 9 | #FIDECandidates Ian Nepomniachtchi & 🇮🇳 Gukesh D continue to keep the lead with a score of 5.5/9. 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R follows closely with ... Show more
We have the first result from Round 11 of the #FIDECandidates . 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja (2760) defeats 🇦🇿 Nijat Abasov (2632). The game ended in 24 moves after a severe ... Show more
A Farewell to a Chess Legend: Remembering Joanna Dworakowska: Remembering Joanna Dworakowska, a chess Grandmaster who left an indelible mark on Polish and ...
polanddaily24.com/a-farewell-to-a-chess-legend-remembering-joanna-dworakowska/news/40285
Results | Round 12 | #FIDECandidates Ian Nepomniachtchi ½-½ 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R
🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura 1-0 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja
🇦🇿 Nijat Abasov 0-1 🇮🇳 Gukesh D
🇺🇸 Fabiano ... Show more
The 2024 FIDE Candidates and FIDE Women's Candidates are in the books. What was your favourite moment?#FIDECandidates aftermovie 👇
🇮🇳 Humpy Koneru (2546) prevails over 🇨🇳 Lei Tingjie (2550) in Round 14 of the Women’s #FIDECandidates . They end their tournament on 7.5/14.
📷 Michal Walusza
🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu (2475) defeats 🇺🇦 Anna Muzychuk (2520) with the black pieces. This is Vaishali's third consecutive win.
Round 12 ... Show more #FIDECandidates
The game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2758) and 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R (2747) ends in a draw. Nepomniachtchi maintains his lead with 7.5/12 ... Show more #FIDECandidates
Interview with Gukesh D: Roles of Magnus and Vishy, His Routine, Music, Series, and The Future Plans
chessarena.com/news/all/interview-with-chess-grandmaster-gukesh/
Fabiano Caruana: "There is no better scenario for me than to play a tiebreak in the current situation." #FIDECandidates 📷 Maria Emelianova
Mack Hollins, American football star for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL), made the ceremonial first move today in the game between Ian ... Show more #FIDECandidates
Post-game Press Conference with Gukesh after winning Round 8 of the #FIDECandidates Watch interview 🔗www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch 📷 Maria Emelianova
Caruana: 'I Had A Dream I Would Become World Champion': Fabiano Caruana trails Ian Nepomniachtchi by half a point at the midway stage of the 2024 ...
chess.com/news/view/caruana-dream-world-chess-champion
Nakamura Leapfrogs Caruana, Gukesh Re-enters Shared Lead With Nepomniachtchi: Round eight of the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament saw two winners and a ...
chess.com/news/view/2024-fide-candidates-tournament-round-8
✨That wasn't very Versace of you✨ #FIDECandidates Photographer: Maria Emelianova
Model: Alireza Firouzja
Wearing: Versace
The 10th round of the #FIDECandidates Tournament saw a surprising turn of events with four decisive results. In the Women’s Candidates Tournament ... Show more
Four in the race for first in FIDE Candidates; Tan solely on top in Women’s event
The FIDE Candidates Tournament is getting more and more exciting with each ... Show more fide.com/news/2981
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