The prestigious Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 is officially in full swing. Hosted by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka on behalf of FIDE and the Commonwealth Chess Association, the premier …
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David Navara and Joanna Worek Win 2026 Czech Republic Chess Championships
by pinnedrookThe 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, …
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Oslo Set to Host Elite Fields for Norway Chess 2026
by pinnedrookA 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 …
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Historical Day for Chess: Largest EU Funding Programme, C.E.S.S., Launched in Bucharest
by L'immortaleThe 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 …
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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 …
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Sindarov Reflects on Rivalry and Upcoming World Championship Match with Gukesh
by pinnedrookUzbek 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 …
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From La Régence to Salamanca: The Bar and Café Chess League Returns
by pinnedrookWhile 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 …
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Anna Cramling Announces High-Stakes Classical Match Against Odin Vea
by pinnedrookPopular 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 …
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France Announces Squads for the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
by pinnedrookNational 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 …
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José Martínez Triumphs at Massive Romania Grand Prix Bucharest 2026
by pinnedrookThe 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 …