The 11th edition of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) kicks off in Warsaw with the Super Rapid & Blitz Poland, held from May 3 to May 10, 2026. This event …
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Keanu Reeves-Produced ‘Madwoman’s Game’ Premieres in Miami
by pinnedrookOn the evening of April 16, the Koubek Center became the epicenter of the chess world as the documentary ‘Madwoman’s Game’ made its highly anticipated world premiere at the 43rd …
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Fifty Years of Mitropa Chess Cup: 11 Nations Convene in Austria
by pinnedrookThe Mitropa Chess Cup 2026 is set to commence next week in Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria. Running from 1–10 May, the tournament brings together the premier national teams …
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Malmo’s Clash of Generations: Carlsen to Meet Erdogmus at TePe Sigeman
by pinnedrookThe 31st edition of the annual TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament will take place from 1-7 May in Malmo, Sweden! Headlining the field is World No. 1 GM Magnus Carlsen. The …
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New Sponsors Bringing Russian Influence to German Chess Federation?
by pinnedrookA little-known German company has poured millions into elite chess. Its partners, business ties, and global footprint are drawing increasing scrutiny. After the ChessBase deal with Freedom Finance, another Germany-based …
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7,000 Participants Join the Chess Party in Stockholm
by pinnedrookIn a weekend that transformed the Avicii Arena into a global epicenter for the 64 squares, Stockholm hosted the “Chess Party” on April 17–18, 2026. With chess festival, educational summit, …
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FIDE Publishes Invitation for Chess Olympiad 2026
by pinnedrookThe 46th edition of the Chess Olympiad is set to take place from 15-27 September 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan! International Chess Federation FIDE has published the official invitation for the …
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President of Ukraine Honours Roman Dehtiarov with “Future of Ukraine” Award
by pinnedrookIn a move celebrating sporting excellence and national promise, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially honoured Roman Dehtiarov with the prestigious “Future of Ukraine” award. This presidential distinction award …
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Malcolm Pein has announced his bid to lead a ticket aimed at transforming FIDE into a modern, self-sustaining, and independent NGO. A prominent figure in the chess world, Pein is …
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A New Ukrainian Hero: 17-Year-Old IM Roman Dehtiarov Wins European Championship
by pinnedrookThe chess world is stunned after one of the most improbable underdog stories in the history of the game unfolded at the 2026 European Individual Chess Championship in Katowice, Poland! …