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1. FIDE statement regarding controversy surrounding Vladimir Kramnik

   FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has announced that recent public statements made by GM Vladimir Kramnik, both before and after the death of GM Daniel Naroditsky, will be referred to the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission for review. In a statement emphasising respect, dignity and accountability within the chess community, Dvorkovich reaffirmed FIDE's commitment to act against harassment or bullying and to uphold integrity and humanity as guiding principles of the sport.

2. US Chess Championships - Live!

   The 2025 US Chess Championships are taking place on 12-24 October at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Each tournament is a 12-player single round-robin with a classical time control. Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So and Hans Niemann are the highest-rated players in the open, while Carissa Yip, Alice Lee and Tatev Abrahamyan head the women's field. | Follow the action live starting at 19.00 CEST (13.00 ET, 22.30 IST)

3. European Club Cup - Live!

   The European Club Cup is taking place on 19-25 October in Rhodes, Greece, bringing together no fewer than 122 teams and around 800 players from around the world. The seven-round event features a number of elite players, including Arjun Erigaisi, Anish Giri, Gukesh Dommaraju, Aleksandra Goryachkina and Zhu Jiner. | Follow the action live with expert commentary starting at 14.00 CEST (8.00 ET, 17.30 IST)

4. 10-Year-Old girl wins against Muzychuk - The Underdog

   Exactly one year ago, Robert Ris released an Underdog episode titled: 9-Year-Old Girl Defeats WIM Mariam Mkyrtchyan. Now, that same girl—Bodhana Sivanandan—is 10 years old, and once again finds herself the underdog, this time facing none other than GM Mariya Muzychuk! It appears that opponents whose names include the letters “MKYC” and “H” tend to inspire brilliancies from Bodhana. The young English prodigy is clearly on a mission to make sure that by 2026, no one will dare call her an underdog any more.

5. Breaking: Accusations against Kramnik

   Last Sunday, the family of 29-year-old American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky announced his passing. No cause of death was given. Now, a major controversy has broken out: former world champion Vladimir Kramnik is being accused of harassing Naroditsky with suspicion of cheating. It is far too early to come to any conclusion in this matter, but the story has been splashed over international straight newspapers and channels.

6. He wins and wins and wins: Keymer now number four in the world

   Vincent Keymer raised his live Elo rating to 2771.7 with his third victory in three games at the European Club Cup in Rhodes. He is currently fourth in the world rankings, just ahead of Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, who he will play against in the fifth round of the European Club Cup. | Photo: Gerd Densing

7. Werner Keym: Problem Chess Art

   Did you find the only move in this very famous study, composed almost exactly a century ago, that allows White to draw? It looks like the stupidest move one could make – move the king to a square that takes it further away from the black pawn and blocks the promotion of his own pawn. Problem expert Werner Keym selected six studies in similar style for you to solve. Here, today, are the solutions.

8. Daniel Naroditsky (9 November 1995 – 19 October 2025)

   Today, his family announced the death of Daniel Naroditsky. The talented American grandmaster was an active online player and streamer, as well as a popular commentator. He would have turned 30 on 9 November. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

9. Chess Endgame Challenge

   Take a look at this position. In order to have any winning chances, White must clearly move his rook. There are nine squares it can safely occupy, but only one retains the win. Can you find it? Today we have four problems that will challenge your endgame skills. Try to solve them by moving pieces on our interactive diagrams. The video solutions will be provided in a week.

10. European Team Championships - Live!

    The ninth and final round of the European Team Championships will determine the medal winners. In the Open Ukraine and Azerbaijan fight for victory, in the Women's Tournament Poland is in the lead, but Ukraine and Germany can still hope to win. | Watch the games live with video commentary. Start: Around 10:00 CEST.