The Japan Chess Federation officially announced the national team lineups for the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Open team:IM Shinya Kojima (10th appearance)IM Ryosuke Nanjo (10th)FM Shosei Otsuka (1st)IM …
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The 21st Asian Continental Chess Championships, encompassing both the Men’s (Open) and Women’s individual tournaments, are scheduled to take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from May 28 to June 7, 2026. …
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XV Pan American Youth Chess Championship 2026 to be Held in El Salvador
by pinnedrookEverything is set for the start of the XV Pan-American Youth Chess Championship (U7–U17), which will be held on the coast of El Salvador. This major continental event is scheduled …
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Webster University Terminates the Historic SPICE Chess Program
by pinnedrookIn a move that stunned the collegiate chess community, Webster University has abruptly terminated the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), effectively shuttering one of the most successful dynasties …
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The stage is set in Tokyo for the pinnacle of the national chess calendar: the 2026 Japan Chess Championship, famously known as the 27th Argentina Cup. From May 2 to …
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Romania Launches “Chess Nest”: A €100,000 Support Program for Elite Young Talents
by pinnedrookIn a bold move to support the future of European chess, the Romanian Chess Federation (FRSAH), in partnership with the Dragic Foundation, has officially launched “Cuibul de Șah” (The Chess …
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The Sardinia World Chess Festival will take place from May 3 to May 10, 2026, in Orosei, Sardinia. The event is hosted at the luxurious Club Hotel Marina Beach in …
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2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland: Tournament Preview
by pinnedrookThe 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 …