Crucible

FIDE World Cup: Sustained high pressure of winning everyday for a month, fewer rest days and fear of losing make chess World Cups a crucible

FIDE World Cup: Sustained high pressure of winning everyday for a month, fewer rest days and fear of losing make chess World Cups a crucible

November 11, 2025

Zhao reels off eight straight frames to leave O’Sullivan in huge Crucible hole

Zhao reels off eight straight frames to leave O’Sullivan in huge Crucible hole

May 2, 2025

O’Sullivan and Brecel wrap up second-round wins in quick Crucible session

O’Sullivan and Brecel wrap up second-round wins in quick Crucible session

April 29, 2025

‘I was expecting to win’: Luca Brecel fights back to deny Ryan Day at Crucible

‘I was expecting to win’: Luca Brecel fights back to deny Ryan Day at Crucible

April 25, 2025

John Higgins fights through emotional turmoil to ignite Crucible challenge

John Higgins fights through emotional turmoil to ignite Crucible challenge

April 22, 2025

Kyren Wilson crashes out at Crucible as Lei Peifan leads Chinese charge

Kyren Wilson crashes out at Crucible as Lei Peifan leads Chinese charge

April 20, 2025