3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (409+ words) More than 100 players are taking part in the Open and Women's sections in a nine-round Swiss tournament. The event was opened by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich together with leaders of several African chess federations. The most important African championship is…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (962+ words) FIDE Day: June 19, 2026 World Refugee Day, initiated by the United Nations in 2001 to recognize the resilience and struggle of refugees in finding sanctuary and a better life, occurs in 2026 at a time when conflicts across the globe continue to intensify,…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (622+ words) World Refugee Day, initiated by the United Nations in 2001 to recognize the resilience and struggle of refugees in finding sanctuary and a better life, occurs in 2026 at a time when conflicts across the globe continue to intensify, bringing more threats…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (722+ words) The 2026 FIDE World Team Rapid Championship finished in thrilling fashion in Hong Kong, with the title decided by the smallest of margins. With three teams tied for first place on 18 match points, Dragon Chilling emerged on top thanks to superior…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (475+ words) FIDE Shenzhen welcomes FIDE: Strengthening global chess cooperation On June 16, the inauguration ceremony for the FIDE Shenzhen Office was held in Qianhai, Shenzhen. Following the official unveiling, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich held talks with He Fengxiang, Director of the Board…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (663+ words) FIDE Day: June 18, 2026 China's Dragon Chilling delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship, taking sole lead after round five. After eight rounds, they are on 14 match points and remain the only undefeated…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (336+ words) FIDE Day: June 17, 2026 The fourth edition of the fast-paced World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships has started in Hong Kong with 48 squads competing. For the first time since the launch of the competition in 2023, FIDE is also staging a World…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (810+ words) The fourth edition of the fast-paced World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships has started in Hong Kong with 48 squads competing. For the first time since the launch of the competition in 2023, FIDE is also staging a World Team Amateur Cup,…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (231+ words) FIDE FIDE opens Shenzhen Office, ushering in a new era of international chess collaboration On June 16, the FIDE Shenzhen Office was officially inaugurated in Qianhai, Shenzhen. As the federation's first office in Asia since its founding in 1924, the new hub…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (943+ words) FIDE Day: June 16, 2026 The opening press conference for the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026 took place on June 16 at The Pavilion, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, marking the official start of one of FIDE's most dynamic…...