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1. Weekly Discussion & Tournament Thread Index - September 15, 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.

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

   Announcements

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2. I'm Danny Rensch, co-founder of Chess.com and author of the now released Dark Squares, where I share my life as a chess prodigy, growing up in a cult, and more. AMA!

   Hey r/chess! I've done AMAs before, but this one is special. With the release of Dark Squares, I share a part of my life that has never been told before. I share my experience growing up in a cult, how the cult directed me into chess, and how I ultimately became a leader at Chess.com. Of course, you are welcome to

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3. 10 strong players but only 3 available slots

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

4. Beautiful moment of GM Vaishali and her family at the closing ceremony of FIDE Grand Swiss

   submitted by /u/EuphoricRange28 [link] [comments]

5. Magnus Carlsen wins the September 16th Titled Tuesday with a score of 10.5/11

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

6. Back 2 back winner of FIDE Grand Swiss (Women)

   🏆🇮🇳 From 2023 to 2025 — Vaishali Rameshbabu has done it again! Back-to-back champion of the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss. ✨♟️ 📷 Anna Shtourman, Michal Walusza / FIDE submitted by /u/NOIDA-Knight [link] [comments]