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Tarun won the 10th edition of the Bodensee Open 2026, held in Bregenz, Austria from 9th–17th May 2026. Scoring an impressive 7/9, he finished in first place on tiebreaks in a strong field of 216 players. This marks Tarun’s first open tournament victory of 2026 and another important milestone in his chess journey. A Dramatic…

The chess community is absolutely buzzing today. Tomorrow evening, the prestigious 53rd National Club Championship finally begins. It is the absolute pinnacle of domestic team chess. Furthermore, the highly anticipated Queen Maeve Cup 2026 runs right alongside it. Hosting the Queen Maeve Cup and National Club Championship 2026 in Rathfarnham Coláiste Éanna will host a…

This was our second visit to Fagernes. We first went in Autumn 2024, and it was great to be back. Fagernes is a small and peaceful town with a population of around 2,000 people. It takes about three hours by bus to reach from Oslo, but the journey is absolutely worth it. The scenery is…