The History of the FIDE Candidates Tournament
The Candidates Tournament is organized by FIDE, its primary purpose is to identify one single challenger against the reigning World Champion.
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Aeroflot Open Chess 2026
The Aeroflot Open Chess International Festival 2026 is taking place from February 27 to March 6 at The Carlton Hotel in Moscow.
Prague International Chess Festival 2026
The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 will take place from February 25 to March 7 in Prague, Czech Republic.
Speed Chess Championship Final: Firouzja vs Carlsen
Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen advance to the Speed Chess Championship final. A clear breakdown of the format, players, and why this matchup matters in modern chess.
Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2026 – Full Schedule, Dates, and Tournament Guide
Complete guide to the Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2026 by FIDE. Dates, qualification rounds, eligibility, prizes, and tournament structure explained.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov Wins Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026
Nodirbek Abdusattorov clinches the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 with an unbeaten performance. Read full results, standings, and key highlights
Registration Process: FIDE World Youth Championships 2026
Understand registration process of FIDE World Youth Championships 2026. Know eligibility, dates, venue, history, and what players & parents should know.
Nihal Sarin & Kateryna Lagno Win Tata Steel Chess India Rapid 2026
Nihal Sarin clinched the Open title while Kateryna Lagno won the Women’s section at Tata Steel Chess India Rapid 2026. Get results and tournament highlights.
FIDE Confirms 16 Players for 2026 Total Chess World Championship Pilot
FIDE has announced 16 qualified players for the Total Chess Pilot 2026, a multi-format championship combining Classical, Rapid and Blitz
54th National Junior Under-19 Chess Championship 2025
IM Ethan Vaz wins the 54th National Junior U-19 Chess Championship 2025 in Jamshedpur. Full results, highlights, and performances.
Chess Tournaments in UAE 2026 | Complete Calendar
Chess tournaments in the UAE in 2026. View dates, locations, formats, and status of upcoming events in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and more.
Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL): Teams & Squads
Complete guide to the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL). Explore team squads, rules, format, top players, and tournament structure.