New flagship club competition to crown Europe’s finest chess team, with a guaranteed prize fund of €300,000 — Bucharest, Romania, 2–10 February 2027 The European Chess Union (ECU) is proud …
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French GM Jules Moussard Triumphs at 2026 Sants Open in Barcelona
by pinnedrookThe 2026 Sants Open – Open Internacional d’Escacs de Sants, Hostafrancs i la Bordeta concluded today, August 30, 2026, at the Centre Cívic Cotxeres de Sants in Barcelona, Spain. Organised …
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GM David Antón Guijarro Victorious at 2nd Emilio Sánchez Jerez Memorial in Murcia
by pinnedrookThe II Torneo de Ajedrez Memorial Emilio Sánchez Jerez concluded on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the iconic Rincón Huertano in Beniaján, Murcia. Organised by the Beniaján Chess Club (Club …
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There is a revealing contradiction at the heart of Timur Turlov’s campaign for the FIDE presidency. He presents himself as a candidate of transparency, compliance, ethics, equal treatment and institutional …
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Chess Superstars Set for Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot in Budapest
by pinnedrookThe world’s biggest names in chess, led by five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, will gather in Budapest from 10th to 21st November for the inaugural Total Chess World Championship Tour …
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Three-Way Tie at the Top of the 16th Central California Open in Fresno
by pinnedrookThe 16th Annual Central California Open took place from August 14 to 16, 2026 at the Doubletree Hotel in Fresno, California. Offering 100 Enhanced US Chess Grand Prix points and …
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ECU Board Communiqué – Historic Partnership Announcement with Super Foundation
by pinnedrookThe European Chess Union is proud to announce the signing of the most significant sponsorship agreements in the organisation’s 41-year history. Two landmark agreements covering the European Chess Super League …
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Ukrainian GM Viktor Matviishen Claims Title at 58th Annual Atlantic Open
by pinnedrookThe 58th Annual Atlantic Open concluded over the weekend in the nation’s capital, taking place from August 21–23, 2026, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. Featuring 150 Enhanced …
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The 148th Annual New York State Championship, recognized as America’s oldest annual chess tournament, returns over Labor Day weekend from September 4–7, 2026, at the Albany Marriott. As a designated …
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VII San Cristóbal de La Laguna International Chess Tournament
by pinnedrookThe 7th edition of the San Cristóbal de La Laguna International Chess Tournament (VII Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez San Cristóbal de La Laguna) kicks off today, August 22, 2026, on …