Chess Times - A Chess Gaja Podcast

Major Chess Battles: Nicosia Grand Prix, American Cup, and European Championship 2025 - Episode 13

In this episode of Chess Times - A Chess Gaja Podcast, we dive into some of the most exciting recent chess tournaments! We start with the Nicosia Women’s Grand Prix, where GM Anna Muzychuk claimed victory after a nail-biting final round. Then, we move on to the 2025 American Cup, where GM Hikaru Nakamura triumphed in the Open section, while IM Alice Lee defended her title in the Women's section at just 15 years old! Finally, we cover the ongoing European Chess Championship, where GM Matthias Bluebaum emerged as the champion, and twenty players secured spots in the FIDE World Cup. Tune in for all the highlights and key moments from these thrilling events! Content and Editorial support by Ruhaan Sidhu