As the 2026 European Chess Union (ECU) elections approach, serious questions are being raised regarding the ticket headed by Lukasz Turlej, the current Secretary General of FIDE and a contracted …
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According to a report published by EUobserver on June 10, 2026, the European Commission has proposed adding Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), to the …
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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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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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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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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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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! …
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Skiing Legend Klæbo and Sports Icons Join the Norway Chess Board
by pinnedrookNorway Chess has officially closed a significant $10 million share issue, marking a major milestone in its quest to globalize the sport. The funding round, which values the company at …
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Menorca Chess Open 2026: Nihal Sarin and Abhimanyu Mishra Triumph in Ciutadella
by pinnedrookThe V Menorca Chess Open concluded today in Ciutadella, cementing its status as a premier destination on the international circuit. The festival, which ran from April 7–12, featured a unique …
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From Cold Email to Executive Producer: How Keanu Reeves Joined ‘Madwoman’s Game’
by pinnedrookThe world of documentary filmmaking often relies on grit, vision, and occasionally, a literal “glitch in the Matrix.” For Bianca Mitchell-Avila, a young chess player and filmmaker from New Mexico, …
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