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The 2026 Czech National Chess Championship, held from May 7–16 at the Bowling Brno complex, concluded with thrilling final-day drama across both divisions. Competing against the country’s top chess elite, …

A major new chapter begins for one of the crown jewels of the international chess calendar. For the first time in thirteen years, Norway Chess is leaving its traditional home …

The official launch of the groundbreaking C.E.S.S. project – “Competences and Higher Education through Chess” took place yesterday at a major launching conference in Bucharest, marking a transformative milestone for …

The 2026 Ontario Open is scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 18 at 901 King Street West in Toronto. This premier chess event is currently nearing its …

Uzbek Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has shared his thoughts on facing the reigning world champion, Dommaraju Gukesh, in their upcoming 2026 World Chess Championship match. Sindarov emphasized that he is consciously …

While the 18th and 19th centuries saw legendary venues like Paris’s Café de La Régence host the greatest masters of the era, the spirit of “café chess” remains alive and …

Popular chess streamer and Woman FIDE Master Anna Cramling has officially announced her next major competitive challenge. From May 22 to May 24, she will face off against Sjakksnakk’s Odin …

National selector Laurent Fressinet has officially announced the rosters for the French national teams set to compete in the upcoming Chess Olympiad. The 46th World Chess Olympiad is set to …

The first stop of the 2026 Romania Grand Prix concluded this past weekend in spectacular fashion, cementing the circuit’s reputation as one of the most dynamic and well-organized chess festivals …

The Italian chess scene is preparing for a historic milestone. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM, the “Giovanni Longo – City of Marostica” International Chess Museum will officially …