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July 24, 2026 – International Chess Federation
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (648+ words) FIDE Day: July 24, 2026 San José, Costa Rica – For the first time, Central America takes its place on the world chess map. From 11 to 16 August 2026, San José will welcome the best young minds of a continent as Costa Rica hosts the…...
Levon Aronian wins Biel Masters on debut – International Chess Federation
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (487+ words) FIDE Levon Aronian wins Biel Masters on debut He was one of the very few players from the world’s elite who had never previously competed at the Biel Chess Festival, and now he has won on his first attempt: Levon…...
Statement by the FIDE President – International Chess Federation
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (353+ words) FIDE Statement by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Today, the EU decision to include my name in the 21st sanctions list was published. I want to state unequivocally that I consider this decision unlawful and unfair, and this decision will be immediately…...
Alireza Firouzja wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 – International Chess Federation
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (210+ words) FIDE Alireza Firouzja wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 Alireza Firouzja emerged as the winner of the fourth edition of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters. The Iran-born Frenchman scored 4.5/7 and finished a half-point ahead of Dmitry Andreikin and Arjun Erigaisi. The…...
Judit Polgar turns 50: Celebrating a chess legend – International Chess Federation
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (199+ words) Today, we celebrate a true icon, a revolutionary, and unequivocally the greatest female chess player of all time. Yet numbers alone cannot capture what Judit represents. She became the only woman to defeat the world’s elite, holding victories over World…...
Where chess history meets its future: Budapest to launch a new era in chess with Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (229+ words) A new era in elite chess begins this November as Budapest hosts the official pilot of the FIDE-approved Total Chess World Championship Tour, a ground-breaking global championship created by Norway Chess that aims to redefine how the world’s best players…...
“What is the real magic of social chess?” FIDE panel shares stories of change
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (727+ words) The moments that changed everything Asked for the moment they truly understood that social chess makes a difference, the panelists answered with personal stories rather than statistics. For Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, the idea began…...
The world celebrates International Chess Day 2026
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (643+ words) Every year on July 20, the global chess community comes together to celebrate International Chess Day, marking the founding of FIDE in 1924. More than a commemoration of the game’s history, the day is a celebration of chess’s unique ability to connect…...
July 20, 2026 – International Chess Federation
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (11+ words) FIDE Day: July 20, 2026...
FIDE School Awards 2026: 20 schools recognized for educational excellence – International Chess Federation
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (160+ words) FIDE FIDE School Awards 2026: 20 schools recognized for educational excellence The 4th cycle of the FIDE School Award is now complete. In total, 20 applicants qualified for an award. This award recognizes schools that prioritize chess as an educational tool to enhance learning…...