6+ hour, 51+ min ago   (729+ words) Main Page / Search The FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society and Education opened at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar on 14 January 2026, bringing together education leaders, researchers, social impact practitioners, and chess organisers for a three-day programme that also marks the…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (746+ words) Main Page / Search From 1971 to 1980, FIDE issued just one rating list per year. This gradually increased to the current standard of monthly updates'a change driven by obvious practical needs. Yet frequent rating lists can sometimes obscure the broader picture of…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (28+ words) FIDE Chess in Education Commission (EDU) courses & events January'March 2026FIDE FIDE Chess in Education Commission (EDU) courses & events January'March 2026 MORE ON THE TOPIC...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (619+ words) January 12, 2026 " International Chess Federation'FIDE Day: January 12, 2026 The Argentine Olympic Committee's "Olympic Beach" was officially inaugurated in Argentina'an initiative designed to bring sports and Olympic values to the country's coastlines as a prelude to the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games. "The…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (237+ words) Main Page / Search The FIDE Council has approved a resolution allowing specific shortened time controls to count toward standard ratings and title norms in 2026. This decision follows a pilot phase that took place in late 2025, including the Women's World Team…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (347+ words) January 11, 2026 " International Chess Federation'FIDE Day: January 11, 2026 Nino Batsiashvili and Eline Roebers emerged as champions of the European Women's Rapid and Blitz Championships, respectively, both securing decisive victories in the final round. The 2025 European Women's Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships took place…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (369+ words) Main Page / Search Nino Batsiashvili and Eline Roebers emerged as champions of the European Women's Rapid and Blitz Championships, respectively, both securing decisive victories in the final round. The 2025 European Women's Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships took place from January 812, 2026, in…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (10+ words) January 10, 2026 " International Chess Federation'FIDE Day: January 10, 2026...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (316+ words) Main Page / Search The updated regulations were approved by the FIDE Council on 26 December 2025 and will come into force on 1 January 2026. Summary of key changes: For the first time, the FIDE Circuit will operate over a two-year cycle. Instead of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (646+ words) January 6, 2026 " International Chess Federation'FIDE Day: January 6, 2026 The FIDE Commission for Women's Chess was proud to co-organize the first-ever Pia Cramling Cup and the DGT Board Operator Certification Seminar, which took place in Stockholm, Sweden, alongside the prestigious and long-standing Rilton…...