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Grand Chess Tour 2026 lineup reshaped as Sindarov and Van Foreest join full tour
The 2026 Grand Chess Tour will begin with notable lineup changes, as Gukesh Dommaraju steps away from the full schedule and Javokhir Sindarov joins as a regular. The circuit keeps its classical, rapid and blitz structure, with Saint Louis once again hosting the season-ending finals.
Future Masters Take the Stage in Karaman: Turkish Juniors and Youth Team Chess Championships Begin
The 2025-2026 Turkish Juniors and Youth Team Chess Championships have started in Karaman with 114 teams and 571 players. Federation officials emphasized both the event’s developmental value and special preparation support for the champion teams ahead of the European Youth Team Chess Championship.
Egon Mattaaq Claims Greenland’s First National Chess Title
Greenland held its first-ever national chess championship on April 24–26, 2026, in a seven-round online event on Lichess. Egon Mattaaq of Upernavik Chess Club won the historic title with 6/7.
Hong Kong to Host 2026 World Team Rapid & Blitz Championships
Hong Kong will host the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for the first time from June 17-21, 2026. With 42 teams, more than 300 elite players and a €500,000 prize fund, the event is set to become the strongest edition in the tournament’s history.
ChessBase Quick Access Toolbars for Better Notation Control
This guide highlights how ChessBase quick access toolbars help players manage notation faster, organize variations, and add comments, diagrams, and evaluation symbols efficiently.
Venue Change for Two Major Championships in Balıkesir: New Address Is the Youth Center
The venue has been changed for the 2026 Arzum Turkish Women's Chess Championship and the 2026 Turkish Yeşilay Youth Chess Championship in Balıkesir.
Technical Meeting Completed Ahead of the Turkish Youth and Stars Team Chess Championships in Karaman
The technical meeting for the 2025-2026 Turkish Youth and Stars Team Chess Championships was held in Karaman. Tournament procedures, pairings principles, and the appeals committee were finalized before the games begin.
USA and Germany Take Senior Team Gold in Durrës
The World Senior Team Championship in Durrës ended with USA 1 winning the 50+ section and Germany – Lasker taking the 65+ crown. Italy finished runner-up in both categories, while the women’s standings were topped by USA Women.
Champions Decided at the 2026 World Senior Team Championship
The 2026 World Senior Team Championship in Durrës, Albania concluded after ten days of intense competition. USA 1 won the 50+ title, while Germany – Lasker triumphed in the 65+ section, with women’s prizes also decided in the final round.
European Championship in Katowice Ends with a Surprise Winner
The 2026 European Individual Chess Championship in Katowice combined a vibrant stadium atmosphere with fierce competition. Ukrainian IM Roman Dehtiarov made history by becoming the youngest and first IM to win the title.
Online Training Camp Gives Türkiye’s National Chess Teams a Strong Platform for Upcoming Events
Türkiye’s national chess team players completed an intensive online camp held on April 25–28. Guided by elite coaches GM Ivan Cheparinov and GM Evgeny Miroshnichenko, the program focused on performance development and preparation for top-level competition.
A Joint Effort for Chess in Bursa: TSF President Fethi Apaydın Visits Governor Erol Ayyıldız
TSF President Fethi Apaydın visited Bursa Governor Erol Ayyıldız to discuss the development of chess, grassroots efforts, and ongoing projects in the province.
A United Effort for Chess in Bursa: TSF President Fethi Apaydın Visits Governor Erol Ayyıldız
TSF President Fethi Apaydın visited Bursa Governor Erol Ayyıldız to discuss the development of chess, stronger grassroots work, and wider outreach to young players.
First Moves at the Baku Open: Turkish Players Take the Board with a Strong 2026 Squad
The 2026 Baku International Open Chess Tournament begins with first-round games in Azerbaijan’s capital. Turkey will be represented by 11 players across the A, B and C sections.
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus to Share the Board with World Stars in Malmo
Turkish grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus will compete in the 2026 TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament in Malmo. The prestigious event will feature some of the world’s strongest grandmasters.
Hong Kong to Host FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz
The 2025 FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships will be held in Hong Kong from 16 to 22 June, marking the event’s debut in East Asia. Elite teams led by stars such as Magnus Carlsen, alongside top recent Candidates winners, have already confirmed their participation.
FIDE Prison Continental Online Championships Return in 2026
FIDE will stage the second Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners in May 2026 across four continents. The event expands the Chess for Freedom programme, promoting learning, discipline and social reintegration through chess.
Keanu Reeves-Produced Chess Documentary Premieres in Miami
<em>Madwoman’s Game</em> premiered at the Miami Chess Festival on 16 April, following Bianca Mitchell-Avila’s journey through competition, mentorship and personal growth. The documentary examines how chess shapes decision-making, resilience and ambition beyond the board.
European School Chess Championship 2026 Begins in Trogir: Türkiye Takes Its Place with a Young Squad
The 2026 European School Chess Championship has started in Trogir, Croatia, bringing together young players across six age groups in open and girls sections. Türkiye is represented by 10 promising players aiming to gain experience and achieve strong results on the European stage.
According to Chessmetrics: Where Does Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş Rank on the Historical List of the Youngest Top 10 Players?
Jeff Sonas’s updated Chessmetrics project revisits the youngest players ever to reach the top 10, placing Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş in a wider historical context.