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The world’s largest open chess tournament is back! From April 2nd to April 6th, 2026, the Congress Center Karlsruhe will once again become the epicenter of the chess world. This …

In a landmark ruling that resonates far beyond the 64 squares, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered a decisive blow to the Russian Chess Federation (CFR). The …

Chess returns to the Esports World Cup in 2026 following a successful debut at last year’s event. On its biggest stage ever, Chess cemented its place in the larger esports …

The 19th International Chess Tournament “In Memory of Georgy Agzamov,” honoring the first Grandmaster of Uzbekistan, concluded today at the International Chess Academy in Tashkent. After 10 days of intense …

The FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates Tournaments 2026 are set to begin in Paphos, Cyprus, in less than a week! As the global chess community gathers its breath, the singular …

The 2026 Reykjavik Chess Open officially kicks off today in Iceland’s capital, but the festivities began early with yesterday’s opening party and the high-energy Harpa Blitz 2026. The tournament drew …

As the chess community awaits the scheduled opening of the FIDE Candidates Tournament this Saturday, a series of alarming developments has cast a shadow over the event. One of the top-seeds of …

The tropical paradise of Roatan, Honduras, played host to one of the most innovative events in modern chess history. The BTC960 Championship, held from March 16 to March 22, 2026, …

The long-standing governance crisis in Bulgarian chess has reached a critical point. Following a series of legal battles and administrative disputes, the European Chess Union (ECU) has issued a stern …

While the world’s elite prepare for the Candidates in Cyprus, a different kind of event is cooking in the heart of Europe. From April 10th to 15th, the Blitz Society …