MasterChess News https://masterchess.live/news Official news of MasterChess.live — platform updates, founder story, tournaments and community. en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:09:53 GMT How a 13-Year-Old Built MasterChess.live — The Full Story https://masterchess.live/news/how-13-year-old-built-masterchess-live https://masterchess.live/news/how-13-year-old-built-masterchess-live Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:09:53 GMT Nikola Šakotić, 13, from Serbia, built MasterChess.live by himself — every line of code, every bot, every pixel. This is the full story. Meeting Hans Niemann at the Board in Belgrade https://masterchess.live/news/meeting-hans-niemann-at-the-board-belgrade https://masterchess.live/news/meeting-hans-niemann-at-the-board-belgrade Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:09:53 GMT MasterChess.live founder Nikola Šakotić at the Serbian Chess Federation board where Hans Niemann faced Ian Nepomniachtchi. Backstage with a Grandmaster: Lessons from the Top https://masterchess.live/news/backstage-with-a-grandmaster-lessons-from-the-top https://masterchess.live/news/backstage-with-a-grandmaster-lessons-from-the-top Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:09:53 GMT Four lessons from a grandmaster — and how they shape the next training tools on MasterChess.live. Founder's Letter: Why MasterChess.live Exists https://masterchess.live/news/founders-letter-why-masterchess-live-exists https://masterchess.live/news/founders-letter-why-masterchess-live-exists Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:09:53 GMT An open letter from MasterChess.live founder Nikola Šakotić about why he built a free, ad-free chess platform at 13. MasterChess.live Launch Notes — Everything That's Live Today https://masterchess.live/news/masterchess-live-launch-notes-2026 https://masterchess.live/news/masterchess-live-launch-notes-2026 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:09:53 GMT A full map of every feature live on MasterChess.live today — play, compete, learn, identity. Roadmap 2026: Tournaments, Clans, and Battle Royale https://masterchess.live/news/roadmap-2026-tournaments-clans-battle-royale https://masterchess.live/news/roadmap-2026-tournaments-clans-battle-royale Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:09:53 GMT What ships next on MasterChess.live — arena tournaments, clan quests, battle royale and native mobile apps. A 13-Year-Old Who Built His Own Chess App https://masterchess.live/news/a-13-year-old-who-built-his-own-chess-app https://masterchess.live/news/a-13-year-old-who-built-his-own-chess-app Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:09:53 GMT Meet Nikola Šakotić, the Serbian U14 Chess Champion who built MasterChess.live — a free chess platform for competitive players. MasterChess Wears the Brand at Top Serbian Chess Events https://masterchess.live/news/masterchess-brand-serbian-chess-events https://masterchess.live/news/masterchess-brand-serbian-chess-events Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:09:53 GMT MasterChess shows up at top-tier chess events in Serbia, building the brand in person and online. New Analysis System Released on MasterChess.live https://masterchess.live/news/new-analysis-system-released https://masterchess.live/news/new-analysis-system-released Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:09:53 GMT Move-by-move classification, key-moment highlighting and one-click opening detection — free on MasterChess.live. Weekly Signature Tournaments Now Live on MasterChess.live https://masterchess.live/news/weekly-signature-tournaments-live https://masterchess.live/news/weekly-signature-tournaments-live Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:09:53 GMT MasterChess Monday, Friday Night Fire and Sunday Classic — three signature events every week.