Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships kicked off in London on June 10, 2025. This fast-paced event is already full of surprises after just four rounds in the Rapid section. MGD1 Takes the Lead India’s MGD1 team has made a strong start. They won all four…

Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The chess world is heading to London! From June 10 to 16, the city will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships. This major event brings together: Top Grandmasters Chess legends Rising young talents A Rapidly Growing Tournament FIDE launched this event in 2023. It quickly…

FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 – Registration Open Now!
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FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 – Registration Open Now!

FIDE, along with the Peruvian Chess Sports Federation, invites all member federations to take part in the FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz U20 Championships 2025. 📍 Location: Lima, Peru (the capital city)📅 Dates: Arrival on September 22, Departure on September 29, 2025 Who Can Participate? Every FIDE…

The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London
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The Stage Is Set: 60 Teams Ready for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London

The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships is shaping up to be the biggest event yet! Registration is now closed, and nearly 60 teams are confirmed to compete in London. That’s a big jump from the 38 teams in 2024 and 36 in the first edition…

Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix
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Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix

Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria started quietly, but it soon turned into a day full of drama and exciting chess. Zhu Jiner’s Brilliant Win Zhu Jiner won her fourth game in the tournament. She now stands just half a point behind the leader, Anna…

Kazakhstan Shines at 2025 Western Asia Youth Chess Championship
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Kazakhstan Shines at 2025 Western Asia Youth Chess Championship

A record-breaking 391 young chess players from 13 countries took part in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championship. The event was held from April 20–29, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The championship was organized by the Tajikistan Chess Federation, with support from the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE. Players…

23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships – Coming to Penang, Malaysia!
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23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships – Coming to Penang, Malaysia!

The 23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships will be held in Penang, Malaysia, from July 1 to July 11, 2025. This exciting international event is organized by the Penang Chess Association under the ASEAN Chess Confederation and the Malaysian Chess Federation. Who Can Join? Chess players from ASEAN countries…