The stories behind great games and how each move becomes a work of art.
Gustas Morkunas vs Loic Travadon
FM Gustas Morkunas earned a valuable draw against higher-rated IM Loic Travadon in the Catalan Opening at the European Individual Chess Championship.
Simon Rybka vs Dimitrios Mastrovasilis
FM Simon Rybka earned a solid draw against GM Dimitrios Mastrovasilis in round 2 of the European Individual Chess Championship 2026.
Alparslan Isik vs Bogdan-daniel Deac
IM Alparslan Isik scored a major upset against GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac, overcoming a 220-point rating difference in the Dutch Defense at the European Championship.
Maxim Rodshtein vs Piotr Piesik
GM Maxim Rodshtein defeated IM Piotr Piesik in the 2026 European Championship using the King's Indian Attack, showcasing superior piece coordination in a classic opening system.
Grzegorz Nasuta vs Rishi Vijayakumar
GM Grzegorz Nasuta was held to a draw by FM Rishi Vijayakumar in a solid Ruy Lopez encounter at the European Individual Championship.
Cem Kaan Gokerkan vs Daniel Prazak
GM Cem Kaan Gokerkan and FM Daniel Prazak played to a draw in a solid French Defense encounter at the European Individual Chess Championship 2026.
Alexandru-vasile David vs Danyil Mosesov
Alexandru-Vasile David earned a solid draw against higher-rated Danyil Mosesov in the European Individual Chess Championship 2026.
Bendeguz Bodrogi vs Stefan Fruebing
Hungarian IM Bendeguz Bodrogi converted his 150-point rating advantage into victory against Stefan Fruebing in the English Opening at the European Championship.
Dimitrios Papakonstantinou vs Diego Macias Pino
IM Diego Macias Pino defeated FM Dimitrios Papakonstantinou with the black pieces in a Sicilian Najdorf at the 2026 European Individual Championship.