Here is the latest update from the chess world:

Tournament Highlights

• Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025: The prestigious tournament in Wijk aan Zee concluded with a remarkable performance by the younger generation. World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, tied for first place with Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, also 18, both scoring 8.5/13. Praggnanandhaa clinched the title after a narrow victory in the tiebreaks. Notably, four players under 21—Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Arjun Erigaisi—finished among the top eight, signaling a generational shift in elite chess. ft.com

Notable Events

• Call for FIDE President's Resignation: Jan Henric Buettner, head of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour, and former World Champion Magnus Carlsen have called for the resignation of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. This follows unsuccessful negotiations regarding the tour's designation as a 'World Championship.' Despite removing the 'World Championship' label from their events, Buettner and Carlsen insist that Dvorkovich honor his earlier promise to resign if players faced consequences for participating in the tour. reuters.com

Popular Chess-Related Searches

• Freestyle Chess: Interest is growing in Freestyle Chess, a variant where the back-row pieces are randomized, minimizing pre-arranged strategies. The upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour, featuring top players like Magnus Carlsen, is a focal point of this interest. reuters.com

Trending Chess Videos

• Chess.com: The official Chess.com channel has uploaded "Best Chess Moments Of 2023," featuring highlights from top games and memorable moments of the past year. youtube.com
  

Stay tuned for more updates next week!