The Chinese Chess Association has officially announced the national team lineups for the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Open team:Wei Yi (Jiangsu)Ding Liren (Zhejiang)Yu Yangyi (Beijing)Xu Xiangyu (Sichuan)Kong Xiangrui …
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B100 The Healthy Banking Becomes Main Sponsor of Spanish Chess Federation
by pinnedrookThe Spanish Chess Federation (FEDA) has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with B100 The Healthy Banking, the digital banking brand of ABANCA. The official signing ceremony took place at the …
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Following the proposal for EU sanctions against FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, the FIDE Council held an urgent session to address the mandatory implementation of the Court of Arbitration for Sport …
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According to a report published by EUobserver on June 10, 2026, the European Commission has proposed adding Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), to the …
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Italy Ready for the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
by pinnedrookThe Federazione Scacchistica Italiana has officially announced the national team lineups for the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Open team:Lorenzo LodiciLuca MoroniFrancesco SonisSabino BrunelloEdoardo Di Benedetto Women’s team:Marina BrunelloOlga …
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Poland’s Chess Olympiad Rosters Announced for Samarkand 2026
by pinnedrookSports journalist Filip Zieliński reported on the national team rosters that will represent Poland at the 46th World Chess Olympiad. The tournament is set to take place from September 15 …
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FIDE Facing Legal Deadline Regarding Russian Chess Federation Sanctions
by pinnedrookToday is the official deadline given by the Court of Arbitration of Sport to the Russian Chess Federation (RCF) and FIDE, George Mastrokoukos reminded on Twitter/X. “The RCF is still …
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Botswana Ready to Host African Individual Chess Championships
by pinnedrookFollowing the initial announcement of the regulations and the record-breaking prize fund for the 2026 African Individual Chess Championships, the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) has issued an official update regarding …
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Daryl Morey and Jennifer Shahade Team Up for Rittenhouse Chess Club’s Charity Tournament
by pinnedrookAccording to a report published by Owen Hewitt in The Philadelphia Inquirer, former Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and Philadelphia-born Woman Grandmaster Jennifer Shahade headlined a charity …
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Samuel Sevian Wins Thrilling 2026 Stepan Avagyan Memorial in Jermuk
by pinnedrookThe Stepan Avagyan Memorial “Jermuk-2026” international chess tournament concluded in dramatic fashion, with American Grandmaster Samuel Sevian emerging as the champion after a thrilling nine-round battle. Organized by the Chess …