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InternationalChess Olympiad 2026 opens in Samarkand with a 400-team field
FIDE lists 208 Open and 192 Women's teams in Samarkand from 15 to 27 September 2026. Round 1 is 16 September at 3pm (GMT+5).
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InternationalCarlsen favours Sindarov but sees an opening for Gukesh
Speaking in Bengaluru on 10 September 2026, Carlsen said an early lead could change the balance of Gukesh’s title match against Sindarov.
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InternationalSalesforce is FIDE title sponsor for World Championship 2026 to 2028
FIDE named Salesforce title sponsor of the 2026 and 2028 matches, the 2027 Women's match, and world rankings on 10 September 2026.
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InternationalFIDE Council confirms 2026 Olympiad federation entry condition
FIDE Council confirmed the membership condition for Olympiad teams after Uzbekistan asked about participation by Russia and Rwanda.
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InternationalCarlsen headlines Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot field
FIDE named 18 of 24 players on 25 August 2026 for the Budapest pilot from 10 to 21 November 2026, with six more names due in September.
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