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Why the 2026 European Chess Championship became one of the most competitive in history
Why the 2026 European Chess Championship Became One of the Most Competitive in History A Tournament That Exceeded Expectations The 2026 European Chess Championship entered history as one of the most intense, unpredictable, and competitive events of the modern era. Held in Katowice, Poland, the tournament brought together a record 501 players from 43 European […]
Read articleAnastasia Gnatyshin is the 2026 European Chess Champion.
Anastasia Gnatyshyn — 2026 European Chess Champion: The Path to a Historic Victory A New Figure in the World Chess Elite The 2026 European Women’s Chess Championship became a tournament that reshaped the balance of power in European chess. The spotlight fell on the young Ukrainian player Anastasia Gnatyshyn, who completed the 11-round event without […]
Read articleNorway Chess 2026: Triumph of R. Praggnanandhaa and Bibisara Assaubayeva
Norway Chess 2026: Triumph of Praggnanandhaa R and Bibisara Assaubayeva A tournament that reshaped the balance of power in world chess The Norway Chess 2026 super tournament in Oslo became one of the most discussed events of the chess season. It brought together the world’s strongest grandmasters and delivered a rare dramatic outcome: two clear […]
Read article11-year-old chess player Roman Shogdzhiev has achieved his first Grandmaster norm.
11-year-old chess player Shogdzhiev achieves his first Grandmaster norm Young Russian talent continues to impress the chess world The chess world regularly sees the emergence of new talented players, but only a few manage to attract international attention at such an early age. One of these rising prodigies is 11-year-old Russian chess player Roman Shogdzhiev, […]
Read articleRegistration for the 2026 ISCF American stage
Registration Open for the FIDE ISCF 2026 American Continental Stage of the World School Team Chess Championship Launching a New Phase of the Global School Chess Movement School chess is reaching a new level worldwide. The opening of registration for the American continental stage of the FIDE :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} ISCF 2026 World School Team Chess Championship […]
Read articlePreparing the Next Generation to Think: “Chess in Education” Conference in Mongolia
Preparing the Next Generation for Critical Thinking: “Chess in Education” Conference in Mongolia Chess as a Tool for Shaping the Future In the modern world, the ability to analyze information, make informed decisions, and think strategically has become one of the most essential skills for the younger generation. Amid rapid technological transformation, education systems worldwide […]
Read article2027 FIDE World Chess Championship
FIDE World Chess Championship 2027: next qualification spot to be decided at the end of June A new world chess cycle approaching a decisive stage The FIDE global chess system is entering a key phase of preparation for the 2027 World Chess Championship. Each cycle includes a complex network of tournaments, rating-based qualifiers, and continental […]
Read articleMongolia Boosts Support for Chess Ahead of Asian Championship in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia strengthens support for chess ahead of the Asian Championship in :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} A strategic move ahead of a major tournament :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} is demonstrating a systematic and consistent approach to the development of chess, increasing support for national and international initiatives ahead of the Asian Championship, which will be held in the capital city — :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. […]
Read articleNepomniachtchi Dramatically Misses Out on Victory
Nepomniachtchi Dramatically Lets Victory Slip Away! “America’s Brightest Talent” Outlasts the Russian Painful finish to the game: Nepomniachtchi was close to victory, but everything changed Chess once again delivered drama at the highest level. Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi found himself just one step away from winning a game that could have become one of the […]
Read articleAktobe Open 2026 – The Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial Has Kicked Off in Aktobe
Aktobe Open 2026 – Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial opens in Aktobe Start of one of the region’s key chess events Aktobe once again becomes a hub of international chess activity. In 2026, the prestigious tournament Aktobe Open – Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial has begun, opening a new stage of the Kazakhstan Classical Chess Cup. This is not […]
Read articleFIDE EDU Summer Courses 2026
FIDE Chess in Education Commission announces summer courses for 2026 Chess as a global educational tool Chess has long moved beyond the boundaries of a classical sport discipline. Today it is one of the most effective tools for developing thinking, concentration, and decision-making skills in both children and adults. This is why the International Chess […]
Read articleFIDE Executive Director Viktor Bologan visited Mauritania to promote chess development.
FIDE Executive Director Victor Bologan visited Mauritania to boost chess development A new stage in the development of chess in Mauritania World chess continues to expand its reach, covering regions that until recently remained on the periphery of the international chess movement. One such country is Mauritania — a nation in North-West Africa where interest […]
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