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8th Prague Masters 2026 R3: Jorden van Foreest stuns the World Champion
Czech Republic
8th Prague Masters 2026 R3: Jorden van Foreest stuns the World Champion
Jorden van Foreest (NED) defeated the World Champion, D Gukesh in Round 3 of…
admin · February 28, 2026
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FIDE introduces World Cadet Championship cycle U8-U12 2026
Georgia
FIDE introduces World Cadet Championship cycle U8-U12 2026
FIDE has introduced a revised cycle for World Cadet Championship. World Cadets Cup U8-U12…
admin · February 27, 2026
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8th Prague Masters 2026 R2: Aravindh Chithambaram bounces back
Czech Republic
8th Prague Masters 2026 R2: Aravindh Chithambaram bounces back
Aravindh Chithambaram struck back in the second round against Hans Niemann (USA) at 8th…
admin · February 27, 2026
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Asian Continental stage of FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 announced
Kazakhstan
Asian Continental stage of FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 announced
FIDE and the International School Chess Federation (ISCF) invite all FIDE member federations from…
admin · February 26, 2026
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8th Prague Masters 2026 R1: Hans Niemann plays an exciting draw against World Champion Gukesh
Czech Republic
8th Prague Masters 2026 R1: Hans Niemann plays an exciting draw against World Champion Gukesh
The eighth edition of Prague International Chess Festival 2026 is off to an exciting…
admin · February 26, 2026
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FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships head to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships head to Hong Kong
Hong Kong will host the fourth edition of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team…
admin · February 25, 2026
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8th Prague Masters 2026: Aravindh Chithambaram set to defend his crown against Gukesh and co.
Czech Republic
8th Prague Masters 2026: Aravindh Chithambaram set to defend his crown against Gukesh and co.
The eighth edition of Prague International Chess Festival 2026 starts today. Four Indians will…
admin · February 25, 2026
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Aurik Joshi clear first at SGMS Monthly Below 2100 Rating 2026
Singapore
Aurik Joshi clear first at SGMS Monthly Below 2100 Rating 2026
11-year-old Aurik Joshi scored an unbeaten 5.5/7 to win SGMS Monthly Rating Below 2100…
admin · February 24, 2026
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