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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 …

The 2026 Toronto Chess Open concluded on September 7, 2026, following three days of intense competition over the Labor Day long weekend at St. Casimir’s Parish Hall in Toronto, Ontario. …

International Master Josiah Stearman claimed first place and the state title at the 148th Annual New York State Championship, which concluded on September 7, 2026, at the Albany Marriott. Recognized …

International Master André Sousa (Vitória SC) has retained his national crown, winning the 2025/26 Portuguese Absolute Chess Championship held at the TecMaia facility in Maia. At just 27 years old, …

The Stockfish team has officially released Stockfish 19, marking another major leap forward for the world’s strongest open-source chess engine. The new update is an impressive performance boost of up …

The European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 and the European Fischer Random (Chess960) Chess Championship 2026 will take place from 4 December (arrival day) to 9 December (departure day) …

The 2026 Toronto Chess Open is scheduled to take place over the Labor Day long weekend from September 5–7, 2026, bringing classical chess action to St. Casimir’s Parish Hall in …