- by LichessA $2,000 online prize fund event – with three winners qualifying with flights and accomodation covered to the Aktobe Open – for a further chance to win their share of a $100,000 prize fund
- by LichessThe Sharjah Masters is always a glittering jewel on the chess calendar, with a roster of elite players competing for the generous prize funds. Now in its 8th edition, this year's event promises to be a spectacular highlight of 2025.
- by LichessA picturesque checkmate
- by LichessLichess Charity event to support Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders
- by LichessLichess interviewed GM Ju Wenjun after she won her fifth Women's World Chess Championship title.
- by LichessJu secures the draw in the 9th game, and wins her 5th Women's World Chess Champion title
- by LichessAfter GM Ju Wenjun's win in game 8, GM Tan Zhongyi has to win her next four games just to tie the match.
- by LichessJu extends her lead to 5-2, leaving no room for further missteps by Tan and forcing her into a must-win situation.
- by LichessJu wins a second consecutive one-sided way, finishing the Shanghai leg of the match with a 2 wins lead.
- by LichessGM Tan Zhongyi surprised GM Ju Wenjun as she played the Kan Variation of the Sicilian Defense; Ju hit back with a surprise of her own, though, and Tan's imprecise reaction allowed Ju to win a one-sided game.
- by LichessThe steel king makes a Racing Kings-style run
- by LichessJu Wenjun holds the draw, despite the time disadvantage and harder position to navigate, with the match entering the second rest day tied.