Tournament Report

It was a full week of chess for us in London as Tarun and I took part in the Mindsports Olympiad 2026 at Earls Court. Across the week, we played four tournaments one rapid, two blitz events and a classical tournament, giving us an incredible 41 games of chess in just a few days! The

The British Chess Championship 2026 was held at the University of Warwick, and this was our fourth time competing in the British Championship. It was a great chess festival, with tournaments and events for players of all levels and different formats throughout the week. The atmosphere was vibrant, and the organisation was excellent, with live

Last week, Tarun and I travelled to Copenhagen, Denmark, to compete in the ØBRO & CXU International 2026. It was our first visit to Denmark, and from the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how peaceful, green and bicycle-friendly the city was. A Club with 90 Years of History The tournament was hosted by

First IM norm at the Lince Andújar Open 2026. We played at the stunning Church of Santa Marina in Andújar, Spain. Consequently, this event became deeply memorable for my chess journey. It was not just about the final result. The entire experience was truly unforgettable. A Well-Organised Chess Tournament in Spain From the very beginning,

Tarun and I recently played in the 39th Hassloch Chess Tournament, held from 22nd–25th May 2026 at the Ernst Reuter School in Hassloch, Germany. Hassloch is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in southwest Germany, near Mannheim and Ludwigshafen. Despite the heat, the tournament turned out to be a very enjoyable experience filled with good

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

This was my second time playing in the British Rapid Championship, and Tarun’s third. The first time we played was in 2024, where I came very close, I tied for first in the Open but lost the playoffs against GM Danny Gormally. I also won the British Rapid Women’s title that year. Last year, I

Hello everyone! I’m excited to share that I’ll be competing in the British Rapid Championship in Peterborough on 14–15 March! It’s one of the biggest events of the month, and I’d love for you to be part of my journey. Two years ago, I competed in the British Rapid Championship 2024 and had one of