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• The life of Mir Sultan Khan

  He is one of the most remarkable figures in the world of chess. Born in a rural village in British India, and receiving only rudimentary schooling, Mir Sultan Khan became very adept at the game. When he moved to England he won numerous prestigeous tournaments, and beat the likes of U.S. Champion Marshall and World Champion Capablanca. A new book by his oldest son and his grandaughter is due for release in July. We had a preview.

• Carlsen beats Duda in Grand Final Reset, wins Chess.com Open

  Magnus Carlsen won the Chess.com Open after overcoming Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Grand Final, despite losing the initial match and being taken to a Reset. Duda, playing on his 28th birthday, forced a decider with a 2½–½ victory but could not maintain the momentum. Carlsen, who competed throughout the event using a tablet, secured the title in the final two-game match, with both players qualifying for the Esports World Cup. | Photo: ChessBase / Nils Rohde

• SC Viernheim secure second Bundesliga title with flawless season

  SC Viernheim completed the 2025/26 Chess Bundesliga season with a perfect record, winning all fifteen matches to secure the title on 30/30 match points. The team finished 7 match points ahead of OSG Baden-Baden and Sfr. Wolfhagen. Baden-Baden took second place thanks to their superior tiebreak score (board points). Consistent performances across the lineup, including a leading score by Bassem Amin, underpinned Viernheim's second championship success in three seasons. | Photo: ChessBase / Nils Rohde