38+ min ago  (186+ words) By Abel Talamantez, FIDE Chess in Education Commission Day 1: Presentations and background Following the tour, delegation members presented their own experiences in chess education. SLI Jedidiah Huang shared how his background in scriptwriting informs his use of storytelling and character…...

15+ hour, 10+ min ago  (166+ words) The project, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, was originally created to help tournaments navigate a period of severe financial uncertainty while supporting chess professionals whose livelihoods depended on regular competition. Since then, it has become a recurring part of FIDE's…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (371+ words) The field for the final stage of the 2026 FIDE World University Team Chess Championship (FWUTCC) is beginning to take shape, with eight teams securing qualification through the tournament's online stages. Organized by FIDE, the championship is open to university students…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (126+ words) FIDE is pleased to announce the opening of media accreditation to the FIDE Chess Olympiad, the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, and the FIDE Congress. Dates: 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities " September 10-17, 202646th FIDE Chess Olympiad " September…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (296+ words) Indian Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha emerged as the Champion of the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 after drawing his final-round game against compatriot Rohith Krishna at Hotel Citrus, Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Guha remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, scoring six victories and three draws…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (242+ words) GM Vincent Keymer of Germany captured the title at the Super Chess Classic Romania, securing first place after defeating Jorden van Foreest in the only decisive game of the ninth and final round to avoid a playoff. The victory marks…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (301+ words) FIDE Day: May 22, 2026 The European "Chess for Freedom" workshop took place in Teramo, Italy, from May 17 to 19, bringing together prison administrators, educators, chess officials, researchers, and social project coordinators to explore the growing role of chess in rehabilitation, reintegration and…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (574+ words) The European "Chess for Freedom" workshop took place in Teramo, Italy, from May 17 to 19, bringing together prison administrators, educators, chess officials, researchers, and social project coordinators to explore the growing role of chess in rehabilitation, reintegration and social inclusion. Organised…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (291+ words) The 2026 Chinese National Individual Chess Championship took place in Xinghua, Jiangsu from 7-18 May, featuring separate Open and Women's sections. After 11 rounds of Swiss play, GM Xu Xiangyu and WIM Yan Tianqi emerged victorious to claim their first national titles and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (293+ words) FIDE Chess boards from the 46th FIDE Olympiad to find new homes across the world The boards from the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand will be distributed to national federations after the event, leaving a piece of the world's biggest chess…...