FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2026 to Be Held in Hong Kong ♟️🌏

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2026 will take place in Hong Kong from 17 to 21 June 2026. This will be the fourth edition of this exciting global team event.

For the first time, the tournament is heading to East Asia, giving chess a powerful new stage in the region.

A Global Chess Journey Continues

This prestigious team championship is organized by FIDE. Here’s where the previous editions were held:

• 2023 – Dusseldorf

• 2024 – Astana

• 2025 – London

• 2026 – Hong Kong

With every year, the event is growing bigger and stronger.

What Makes This Event Special?

This is not just another chess tournament. It combines:

• ⭐ Top grandmasters

• 🎯 Amateur players

• 💼 Corporate teams

• 🏆 High-stakes competition

The format includes:

• Rapid Championship

• Blitz Championship

• Scoring based on match points

Each team must include:

• At least one female player

• At least one recreational player (a player who has never crossed 2000 Elo in any format)

This makes the event unique, inclusive, and exciting.

Star Players to Watch

The powerful WR Chess Team has dominated the event since it began. For 2026, they have already announced top stars like:

• Magnus Carlsen

• Fabiano Caruana

• Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

• Hou Yifan

With such big names, fans can expect thrilling games and dramatic finishes.

Hong Kong – A Rising Chess Hub

Hong Kong is quickly becoming a strong international chess host. Recent major events include:

• The Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025

  • Over 400 players

  • More than 80 titled players

• The 2025 Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships

  • Held at Queen Elizabeth Stadium

Now, for the first time, Hong Kong will host a major global chess event.

According to FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, this event is more than just competition. It helps connect players from different cultures and professional backgrounds while promoting chess worldwide.

Champions of Previous Editions

Let’s look at the winners since the event began:

🏆 2023 (Dusseldorf)

• Only Rapid was played (12-round Swiss format)

• Winner: WR Chess Team

🏆 2024 (Astana)

• Rapid: 12-round Swiss – Winner: Al Ain ACMG (UAE)

• Blitz: Pool stage + 16-team knockout – Winner: WR Chess

🏆 2025 (London)

• Rapid: 12-round Swiss – Winner: Team MGD1

• Blitz: Pool stage + 16-team knockout – Winner: WR Chess

The competition keeps getting stronger every year.

What’s Next?

More details about:

• Tournament regulations

• Prize fund

• Team registration

• Official venue

will be announced soon.

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2026 in Hong Kong promises world-class action, global participation, and unforgettable chess moments.

At Warrior Chess Academy, we are excited to see how this prestigious team event unfolds! Stay tuned for more updates ♟️🔥