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April 7, 2026 – International Chess Federation
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (343+ words) April 7, 2026 " International Chess Federation'FIDE Day: April 7, 2026 Best university teams will meet in Almaty this August to compete for the title of FIDE World University Team Chess Champion. The event is governed by FIDE and organised by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation,…...
Asia makes its move: Asian Stage of the World Schools Team Championship 2026 kicks off in Almaty
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (490+ words) Main Page / Search From April 7 to 10, 2026, Almaty hosts Asia's premier school chess event. The Asian Continental Stage of the World Schools Team Championship 2026 has officially begun " the first tournament of its kind, organized by FIDE and the International School Chess…...
Smashes, rallies, and checkmates: Padel hits the Candidates – International Chess Federation
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (294+ words) Main Page / Search Padel is a fast-growing racket sport, particularly popular in Spain and increasingly gaining traction worldwide. Played in doubles on an enclosed court where the walls are part of the game, it combines elements of both tennis and…...
World University Team Chess Championship to be held in Kazakhstan – International Chess Federation
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (326+ words) Main Page / Search Best university teams will meet in Almaty this August to compete for the title of FIDE World University Team Chess Champion. The event is governed by FIDE and organised by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, together with Almaty…...
Vincent Keymer wins Freestyle Chess Open, secures spot in FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2027 – International Chess Federation
1+ day, 9+ min ago (147+ words) Main Page / Search Vincent Keymer'has won the Freestyle Chess Open A at the grenke Chess Festival in Karlsruhe. The German grandmaster finished tied on points with'Maxime'Vachier-Lagrave'(France) but secured first place on tiebreak after a short draw in their direct…...
April 4, 2026 – International Chess Federation
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (10+ words) April 4, 2026 " International Chess Federation'FIDE Day: April 4, 2026...
Malagasy Chess Federation elects new Executive Board for 2026–2030
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (151+ words) Main Page / Search The Malagasy Chess Federation (FMJE) has announced the election of a new Executive Board to lead the federation for the 2026-2030 mandate. The new board was elected at the General Assembly held on 28 March 2026. Mrs. Johanna Rakotonianina Tiana…...
Candidates clash: Sindarov breaks away, Caruana falls behind – International Chess Federation
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (175+ words) Main Page / Search Javokhir Sindarov has now scored an incredible five wins from six games, defeating Wei Yi to further extend his lead in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Meanwhile, Fabiano Caruana could only manage a draw and now trails by…...
Sindarov shines, Caruana keeps pace; Drama builds in Women’s Candidates – International Chess Federation
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (196+ words) Main Page / Search Javokhir Sindarov defeated Hikaru Nakamura this afternoon in the fifth round of the FIDE Candidates, reaching a score of +4 after five rounds. Fabiano Caruana also secured a win against Matthias Bluebaum, keeping the pressure on. In the…...
Travel subsidies for participants of Olympiad and delegates of FIDE Congress 2026 – International Chess Federation
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (103+ words) Main Page / Search Travel Subsidies " Eligibility FIDE will subsidize travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for eligible federations as follows. Olympiad " Main Event Olympiad " Competition for Disabled All invited teams are eligible for travel subsidies. Each team comprises up to 8 persons (4 players,…...