Istanbul, Türkiye, will welcome the world’s elite chess players this December as the host city of the 2026 FIDE World Rapid ...

The Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2026 held in standard, rapid and blitz chess sections across the 50+ and 65+ age groups concluded in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. The competition wich ran from October 15 to ...

After announcing its new organisational structure on 26 October 2026, FIDE has begun assembling the team responsible for the ...

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announces the appointment of advisers and representatives of the President as part ...

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Egyptian Chess Federation are pleased to announce that the registration deadline for the 2026 FIDE World U7–U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships has been ...

I believe FIDE has reached the next stage of its development. I envision FIDE as a strong international institution capable ...

The Assembly will allow us to complete the work initiated in Samarkand and take the necessary decisions to ensure the continued functioning and development of FIDE. The complete agenda and relevant ...

The FIDE Council has announced the extension of its rating fee waiver for all Rapid and Blitz tournaments through 2027. The ...

With an outstanding medal haul across the age categories, Kazakhstan emerged as one of the leading forces at the 2026 World ...

Almaty will host the 4th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Chess in Education” at Narxoz University. The event is a part of the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Chess in the ...

A team from Karnet Prison Farm, WA, Australia, debuted in the 6 th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners.

GM Wesley So and WIM Rachael Li are the new U.S. chess champions. So captured his fourth American chess crown, while Li became the youngest player to win the title on her debut.