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1. Weekly Discussion & Tournament Thread Index - October 13, 2025 [Mod Applications Welcome]

   r/chess Weekly Discussion Thread

   You are welcome to ask here all kinds of chess-related questions that don't warrant their own post. You can also discuss or ask questions about upcoming tournaments that don't have their own thread yet.

   Moderation

   OPEN CALL for new moderators! Interested in: creating event posts, hosting AMAs, making sure only the finest queen sacrifice puzzles make the front page? Apply Now!

   Event Threads

   Interested in making threads for tournaments, but don't know where to start? Our Event Template page is a great way to get the basic layout.

   An alternative would be to start a subthread directly in the weekly thread.

   Announcements

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2. 2025 US Chess Championships - Saint Louis (October 12-25)

   IMPORTANT: this is a quick thread, if anyone does a better one, we can stick the better version rather than this.

   If info are missing or wrong, let me know.

   The 2025 US Chess Championship and US Women's Championship are taking place at the Saint Louis Chess Club from October 12-25, featuring the nation's elite chess talent competing for over $400,000 in prizes.

   Tournament Details

   Format: 12-player round-robin tournaments (11 rounds) with classical time control Dates: October 12-25, 2025 Location: Saint Louis Chess Club (newly renovated venue) Prize Fund: Over $402,000 combined

   Defending Champions

   • Open Championship: GM Fabiano Caruana (seeking 5th title)
   • Women's Championship: IM Carissa Yip (seeking 4th title)

   Field Highlights

   Open

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3. Carlsen's opinion about the Total Chess World Championship

   Magnus Carlsen on the Total Chess World Championship Tour “This seems like a well-thought-out step to further develop chess. Bringing multiple formats together under a single title will provide a more complete view of the players’ strengths, while the time controls suit today’s players and audience. I’m looking forward to the pilot in 2026 and to seeing how the first season in 2027 unfolds. It’s impressive that Norway Chess has achieved this.” submitted by /u/Moist_Ad_9960

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4. @OnlyPawns on YouTube has openly admitted to cheating on Chess.com

   OnlyPawns often uses this subreddit, as well as Chess.com's subreddit to advertise his Chess Content, and invites people to play him often on his stream.

   You can see the original thread here where he admits to cheating and using an engine for content. He is now deleting any criticism on his YouTube account. As he advertises on reddit often for his channel, I think this is relevant to post here.

   Mods: Please remove if not relevant, however engaging with his content would be normalizing cheating and engine usage.

   submitted by /u/nevermiiiinds [link] [comments]

5. Does this mate have a name?

   submitted by /u/Unable_Oven_6538 [link] [comments]

6. Flashback: 44 Yr old Vishy Anand Dominates the 2014 Candidates Chess Tournament

   Vishy had a very solid longevity. In 2014, He is past his prime. As, he was 44 yrs old. Still, he dominated the Candidates 2014 with players in their prime. Vishy had 3 Wins and 11 draws. Scoring 8.5/14. ---- Actually even in 2016 Candidates, 46 yr old Anand was able to finished tied for 2nd/3rd. Scoring 7.5/14. submitted by /u/Wonderful-Photo-9938

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