🌍 History in the making! The African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 kicked off today at the Coetzenburg Center in Stellenbosch, South Africa – the first time this competition has ever come to the African continent. 26 school teams

🌍 History in the making! The African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 kicked off today at the Coetzenburg Center in Stellenbosch, South Africa – the first time this competition has ever come to the African continent. 26 school teams

The chess world mourns the passing of Estonian Honorary Grandmaster Iivo Nei, who died at the age of 94. Born on 31 October 1931 in Tartu, Estonia, Nei enjoyed an illustrious chess career spanning nearly eight decades. Showing early promise, he recorded his first notable result

🇺🇸♟ Introducing Team USA for the FIDE Chess Olympiad! USA (Open): Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Hans Niemann, Levon Aronian and Awonder Liang Captain: John Donaldson Trainer: Grigory Oparin USA (Women): Carissa Yip, Alice Lee, Irina Krush, Rose Atwell and Tatev Abrahamyan

🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov won both the Rapid and Blitz events at the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz. The first edition of the tournament was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from July 3–5. The event brought together elite players, chess creators, and members of the

🇨🇻 Deise Pereira retained her title at the 2026 Cabo Verde Women’s National Chess Championship, held in Mindelo from July 2–5. She secured first place with 6.5/7 points, remaining unbeaten for most of the event. She finished ahead of runner-up Célia Rodriguez Guevara, while

🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov won both the Rapid and Blitz events at the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz. The first edition of the tournament was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from July 3–5. The event brought together elite players, chess creators, and members of the

🤔♟ One legendary game or the title of funniest teammate — what would you choose?

🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja wins Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026! ♟️🏆 After a dramatic final-day comeback by 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the tournament was decided by the first Armageddon tiebreak in Grand Chess Tour history. Firouzja prevailed in the playoff to claim the title in

🇩🇿♟ At El Qiyem El Hadaria, a K-12 school in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, chess is an integral part of a child’s educational journey, following them throughout their school life. The school gained the attention of the international school chess community by placing 4th in the 2026

Two legends, one board! ♟🎬 Judit Polgar showed Arnold @Schwarzenegger some of her favorite chess compositions. His verdict? Amazed! Arnold plays chess to keep his brain sharp and young. Hasta la vista, blunders! 😎 📸 @GMJuditPolgar

♟ FIDE is honoured to announce that the Best Creator category at the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards will be named The Daniel Naroditsky Best Creator Award. The dedication comes as the chess world continues to honour the memory of Daniel Naroditsky, known to friends and fans as

♟🤔 London System, Sicilian, or something else? What's the best chess opening for beginners?

🇵🇭 New Philippine champions crowned! ♟️ IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia won the 2026 Philippine Championship Open, finishing undefeated with 9.5/13. In the Women’s section, Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian claimed the national title after a dramatic final-round victory. 🔗 Read more:

♟ FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission issues a decision in the case involving GM Vladimir Kramnik The EDC found Kramnik responsible for multiple violations of the FIDE Ethics Code and Disciplinary Code. The Chamber found that his conduct breached provisions relating to the

The July #FIDERating Juniors and Girls lists are out! 🇮🇳 Gukesh D remains world No. 1 despite losing 15 rating points. 🇺🇿 Mukhiddin Madaminov gains 25 rating points after winning the UzChess Cup Masters and climbs to world No. 14. 🇮🇳 Pranesh M adds 22 rating points to reach a

⚽️🇦🇷 The Argentine football team has many supporters among chess players. Before the FIFA World Cup, we asked players which team they would be rooting for in this edition of the tournament.

The July #FIDERating Juniors and Girls lists are out! 🇮🇳 Gukesh D remains world No. 1 despite losing 15 rating points. 🇺🇿 Mukhiddin Madaminov gains 25 rating points after winning the UzChess Cup Masters and climbs to world No. 14. 🇮🇳 Pranesh M adds 22 rating points to reach a

♟ FIDE is pleased to announce the appointment of Tris Ann Richards (@3ssAnn) as the new Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (@FideWomen) . She succeeds Anastasia Sorokina, who has stepped down from the position after several years of dedicated service. Tris Ann

The July #FIDERating Blitz and Rapid lists are out! Highlights Blitz👇 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov records the biggest gain in the Open top 100, adding 35 rating points, climbing to world No. 2, and crossing the 2800 Elo barrier. 🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen remains world No. 1 despite losing

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The July #FIDERating lists are out! Highlights 👇 🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen lost 18 rating points during Norway Chess but remains world No. 1. 🇺🇸 Wesley So climbs two spots in the Open top 10 after finishing runner-up at Norway Chess. 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R gains 15 rating points and moves

Registration for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 has been extended until July 12 ♟️ The event will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 1–8 and is open to players with a FIDE rating below 2300. National federations may register an unlimited

♟🤩 International Chess Day 2026: Celebrate, create and make a difference On July 20, the global chess community will come together to celebrate International Chess Day 2026, a day dedicated to the game that connects people across countries, cultures and generations. FIDE once

♟👏 In an effort to support emerging players and teams at the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026, FIDE also awarded special prizes to the best-performing teams in the Rapid with average ratings below 2400 and below 2200. The U-2400 prize was claimed by

🎬 Aftermovie | FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 From unforgettable games and dramatic finishes to inspiring stories and memorable moments, this edition brought together the global chess community for an extraordinary celebration of the sport in Hong Kong

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♟️ The Bahrain Classical Chess Championship 2026 has concluded with Hussein Ayad and Najla Ahmed crowned as the national champions in the Open and Women's categories. Ayad secured the Open title after tying for first place on 7/9 and winning the crucial head-to-head encounter

😎 Players enjoyed a bit of free time after the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. ⚽ Sindarov supported Uzbekistan's team at the FIFA World Cup, Bibisara visited friends in 🇺🇿 Tashkent, 🎉 Anish Giri celebrated his birthday, and Divya discovered 🇭🇰 Hong Kong.

♟🤝⚽️ Chess is the best brain training at the FIFA World Cup!

♟🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen only cares about first place 😅 #FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong

👏 The curtain fell on the FIDE World Cup Under 8–12 in Batumi 🇬🇪, bringing an end to a thrilling competition. Players from across the globe demonstrated outstanding skills and determination, with each round bringing new challenges, unforgettable memories, and a wealth of

🎂🇳🇱 Although Anish Giri (@anishgiri) won't be running for the FIDE presidency this electoral cycle, we still want to wish him a very happy birthday! The Netherlands' No. 1 turns 32 today – Grand Swiss 2025 winner, Candidates 2026 runner-up, and one of the wittiest and most

🎥 A celebratory event was held in Tbilisi to mark the 85th birthday of legendary Georgian chess player Nona Gaprindashvili 🇬🇪♟ – the fifth Women's World Champion and the first woman ever to be awarded the Grandmaster title. The celebration was attended by top officials of

♟👏 The FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 in Montesilvano, Italy 🇮🇹 came to a spectacular conclusion, crowning six new World Youth Champions. A total of 758 players from 84 countries participated in the event, making it one of the strongest and most memorable editions of

🤩 The line-up for the 2027 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship is almost complete. Stay tuned! 📷 @chess_freestyle

It is with great sadness that FIDE learned of the sudden passing of Woman FIDE Master, FIDE Arbiter and FIDE Trainer Beata Andrejczuk-Dudzińska at the age of 38. Beata showed her talent at an early age, winning the Polish Women's Blitz Championship in 2005 as a teenager. Many

After 10 rounds at the FIDE World Cup Under 8–12 in Batumi, Georgia, everything comes down to the final day. With just one round remaining, the tension at the top is at its highest and every move will decide medals. Tomorrow’s final round starts at 10:00 local time, and the

Choose your side: ☔️ Team Umbrella 🧥 Team Raincoat Which one are you picking? Tell us in the comments! 👇

🏆 Last call for nominations! The nomination period for the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards closes on June 30, 2026. 🌍♟️ Established to recognize outstanding achievements, individuals, federations, events, creators, teams, and initiatives across the global chess community,

GM Bilel Bellahcene 🇩🇿 successfully defended his title to become African Champion for the second consecutive year, while WGM Shahenda Wafa 🇪🇬 claimed her fourth continental crown 👏 The championship, held in Jwaneng, Botswana 🇧🇼, brought together more than 100 of Africa’s

Round 10 of the World Youth Chess Championship 2026 has been completed in Montesilvano, Italy. With just one round remaining, the fight for the medals remains open in several categories. Current leaders after Round 10: 🏆 U14 Open: Antoni Radzimski 🇵🇱 (8 pts), Patrick Liu 🇺🇸 (8

Round 9 of the FIDE World Cup Under 8–12 has been completed in Batumi, Georgia. With only two rounds remaining, the race for the titles is entering its final stretch across all categories. Current leaders after Round 9: 🏆 U8 Open: Yuxin Jin 🇨🇳 (8 pts), Theo Ivanov 🇧🇪 (7 pts),

The stars of their boards. ⭐♟️ Congratulations to all the Board Prize winners for their fantastic performances throughout the event. #HongKong #FIDERapidBlitzTeams

Today is Vladimir Kramnik’s 51st birthday ♟ Here’s a tactical puzzle from his game in the 2000 World Championship match against Garry Kasparov. Can you find the winning move? 🧠

Round 8 of the FIDE World Cup Under 8–12 has been completed in Batumi, Georgia. The competition remains fierce across all six categories as players battle for the titles and podium places. Current leaders after Round 8: 🏆 U8 Open: Yuxin Jin 🇨🇳 (7 pts), Theo Ivanov 🇧🇪 (7 pts),

After nine rounds of the World Youth Chess Championship 2026 in Montesilvano, Italy, the standings are taking shape as the tournament enters its final stages. With just two rounds remaining, every game could prove decisive in the race for the titles. Current leaders after Round

Nodirbek Abdusattorov 🇺🇿 crosses 2800 Elo in blitz live ratings ♟️🔥 During the FIDE World Team Blitz Chess Championship, he played 19 blitz games and delivered a standout performance, scoring victories against Magnus Carlsen 🇳🇴, Ding Liren 🇨🇳, Arjun Erigaisi 🇮🇳, and Alireza

FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 in numbers ✨ 📷 Michał Walusza / FIDE #FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong

🇻🇳 Golden Stars win the inaugural FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 🏆 Golden Stars from Vietnam won first place after a dramatic Armageddon showdown with Pool B winners Bosoo Noyon. That Nhu Tung, team captain of Golden Stars, said he was exceptionally happy with the