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1. FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships live

   From Wednesday onwards, London will be the capital of chess. Many top players will be competing in the FIDE Rapid and Blitz World Championships, where they will also face ambitious amateurs. Rapid chess will be played from Wednesday to Friday, followed by the blitz tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Live coverage will be available daily from 15:00 CET.

2. Searching for Josh Waitzkin

   Do you remember the pioneering chess film "Searching for Bobby Fischer"? It told the story of a seven-year-old US chess prodigy – with stars like Joe Montegna, Ben Kingsley and Laurence Fisburn playing his father and trainers. Josh Waitzken retired from active chess at 23, moved to Costa Rica and became an expert in the art of learning. Recently, he became a consultant of the Boston Celtics basketball team.

3. ChessBase 18 – Tips for beginners, part 18: What the mouse can do!

   What the mouse can do! Following on from the aesthetic aspects covered in the last ChessBase 18 tutorial for beginners, this time we show you how you can use the mouse in different ways. The scroll wheel and mouse buttons can be used in a variety of ways. Here, too, it is a matter of personal preference which settings you choose.

4. Cairns Cup, Round 5 - Live!

   The Cairns Cup is taking place on June 10-20 at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Tan Zhongyi, Humpy Koneru and Bibisara Assaubayeva are the top seeds in the 10-player single round robin with a classical time control. The event features one of the strongest female fields, as they compete for a total prize fund of $250,000. | Follow the action live starting at 19.00 CEST (13.00 ET, 22.30 IST)

5. Review: All new releases in May!

   ChessBase has, of course, released many new video courses and other products this spring. A special mention should go to the new Fritz! Fritz 20 now lets you play against a whole series of animated former world champions. Browse the monthly overview to find your favourites, whether it's Fritz 20, ChessBase Magazine 225 Extra, or our new Spanish and Ragozin guides. Take a look at all last month's products!

6. Svitlana's Smart Moves - The tricky Evans Gambit

   In this episode, Svitlana gives an in-depth introduction to the Evans Gambit, a sharp and aggressive opening in the Italian Game that sacrifices a pawn to gain rapid development and attacking chances. She explains the main ideas for both sides, key traps, and various defensive setups for Black, emphasizing how crucial preparation and understanding of typical tactical patterns are. The lesson concludes with historical context, including a look at the famous "Evergreen Game" by Anderssen, and encourages viewers to explore this opening for its practical surprise value and rich attacking potential.

7. MGD1 Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Teams Championship in London

   Team MGD1 secured first place at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Teams Championship in London, winning all matches on the final day. Hexamind finished second, while Freedom, Uzbekistan, and WR Chess shared third. | Photos: Rafal Oleksiewicz/FIDE

8. KCF: lecture with Nikolaos Ntirlis

   The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy is proud to host a live lecture with Nikolaos Ntirlis, bringing one of the most respected minds in chess preparation and training to our virtual stage. Ntirlis is a Greece chess player, author, and trainer, born in 1984, who has established himself as a leading expert in chess openings and engine analysis. Join us on June 15 at 18:00h CET.

9. How a neighbourhood chess game can create an unexpected sense of community

   Since 2010, the "Neighbourhood Chess Game", a project run by the city initiative Wohnpartner Wien, has been bringing people together in a fun way. What began as a small afternoon activity has evolved into a multi-award-winning model of successful neighbourhood engagement. Friendships and new perspectives are formed over queens, bishops and pawns. Chess is a universal language: it connects people and is both calm and lively. | Photo: wohnpartner Team 20

10. FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships: MGD1 stays ahead in tight race for Rapid Team Title

    After two days of play at the World Rapid Team Championship, Team MGD1 leads with 13 points, followed closely by Hexamind and Freedom. A standout performance came from 11-year-old Faustino Oro, while teams like Germany & Friends and Uzbekistan remain in close contention as the event heads into its final stages. | Photo: Dmitry Kollars and Dinara Wagner from Germany & Friends show team spirit | Photos: Rafal Oleksiewicz/FIDE