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• FIDE World Cup, Semifinals - Live!

  The World Cup is coming to a close: four players remain, and three of them will qualify for the Candidates Tournament. In the semifinals, Wei Yi — the highest-rated player still in the field — faces Andrey Esipenko, the nominally weakest of the four semifinalists. The second pairing is an all-Uzbek encounter: Javokhir Sindarov takes on Nodirbek Yakubboev. | Follow the action live with expert commentary starting at 10.30 CET (5.30 ET, 15.00 IST)

• Review: All new releases in October!

  ChessBase’s October releases cover everything from chess history to opening repertoire and calculation training. In episode 19 of the Master Class series, the expert team of Dorian Rogozenco, Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin and Oliver Reeh presents the first World Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz. Robert Ris’ new opening course also reaches back to that era, as the opening he examines in depth is named after two classical masters: the Colle & Zukertort System. And who doesn’t enjoy looking into the thought processes of grandmasters and world-class trainers? Discover calculation techniques at the...

• Svitlana's Smart Moves - In memory of Danya

  Svitlana dedicates the episode to the memory of Daniel “Danya” Naroditsky, whose impact as a player, coach, and communicator reached far beyond the chessboard. She explores one of his favourite ideas in the Four Knights Opening - the powerful Nd5!, a move Danya loved to highlight for its elegance and instructional value. This episode blends clear educational insight with a heartfelt tribute, showing how Danya’s creative spirit continues to inspire players through the ideas he championed.