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The Ukrainian Chess Federation (UCF) has issued a sharp response following the decision by Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine, to accept the position of …

The Fagernes International Autumn 2026 will take place from October 3 to 11, 2026, at the Scandic Valdres hotel and conference centre in Fagernes, Norway. Organised by International Organiser Hans …

The nation’s top chess players are set to compete in America’s most prestigious competitions: the 2026 U.S. Chess Championship and the 2026 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship. Hosted by the Saint …

The 34th Annual Midwest Class Championships will take place from October 9–11, 2026, at the Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel in Wheeling, Illinois. Recognized as an official US Chess Heritage …

Total Chess World Championship Tour, the FIDE-approved global event conceptualised by Norway Chess, has announced six more leading international chess players who will compete in the official pilot event in …

The XTX Markets London Chess Classic (LCC) returns to the capital between 24th November and 6th December 2026. Last year Uzbekistan’s GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov produced a thrilling six-game winning streak …

The 43rd Annual Reno Western States Open 2026 takes place from October 2–4, 2026, at the J Resort Casino Hotel in Reno, Nevada. The tournament is an established American Classic …

The European Chess Union and the Federation Monegasque des Echecs have announced a new event in the ECU Calendar: the European Senior Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. The inaugurate edition …

The 15th International and National Open Chess Tournament of Mexico City, “Copa Independencia 2026,” concluded on September 16, 2026, at the Hotel del Prado in Mexico City. Organized by the …

The 2026 Craiova Grand Prix Rapid concluded today, September 13, 2026, at the Hotel Ramada Plaza in Craiova, Romania. Organised by the Romanian Chess Federation, the prestigious 10-round FIDE-rated rapid …