In Chennai’s Grand Master series on July 21, 2026, Pranesh defeated Gukesh in the hard-fought penultimate round with a decisive endgame. The result shocked fans.
Arjun Erigaisi secured the leading spot on the leaderboard with a clean win over Gukesh D in a dominant display. His performance raised his rating.
Magnus Carlsen will soon join FIDE’s Total Chess World Championship Tour adding star power. The tour includes top players from around the world.
Belarus dropped all restrictions on its chess players on July 21, 2026 opening doors for talent. The chess community applauded the move.
Susan Polgar turned down Hungary’s offer to run for president favoring chess over politics. Polgar’s decision sparked discussion.