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• Former Super GMs taken down - The Underdog

  In this episode of Underdog, Robert Ris presents two entertaining blitz upsets from a strong event in Sofia. First, Jolanta Zawadzka punishes former 2700 player Ivan Cheparinov with a sharp kingside attack in a Sicilian, finishing the game in just 20 moves. The second example features José García Molina against Sanan Sjugirov, where White sacrifices material for a dangerous initiative and builds a powerful attack against the black king. Both games show how quickly even very strong grandmasters can come under pressure in blitz when tactical threats and initiative take over.

• Global Chess League - Live!

  The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League returns for its fourth season from 5 to 13 September in Bengaluru, continuing its franchise-based format that combines elite male and female players. Featuring a team structure, the league brings together elite grandmasters and rising stars, with the title to be decided through a double round-robin stage followed by a two-match final. | Follow the action live starting at 12.00 CEST (6.00 ET, 15.30 IST)

• England and Slovenia win European Senior Team Championships

  England and Slovenia claimed the titles at the European Senior Team Championships in Crete. England finished unbeaten to win the 50+ section with 17/18 match points, one ahead of Italy. In the 65+ competition, Slovenia and England both scored 16/18, with the Slovenian team taking gold on tiebreaks after having defeated their English rivals in their direct encounter. | Photo: Zetta Grapsa / European Chess Union