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♟🤔 Who has the firmest handshake in the chess world? 👇 Tag the friend who nearly crushes your hand in the comments! #Chess

🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen claimed victory at the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament 2026, defeating 🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi in a dramatic blitz tiebreaker. Read more: fide.com/magnus-carlsen… 📷 @peterdoggers / @tepesigeman

The fans. The players. The fallen-hard kind of love. That’s what takes GCL Beyond The Move. Global Chess League Season 3 went straight to India’s heart and once just wasn’t enough! GCL is back for Season 4, in INDIAAA, INDIA! @FIDE_chess, @chesscom, @chesscom_in, @tech_mahindra, @MahindraRise [Global Chess League, TechMGCL, Season 4]

👀 Name as many chess openings as you can in 30 seconds! 🤔 Could Pragg beat Vaishali in chess openings? #Chess #WomenInChess

♟ FIDE President targets regional growth during 🇦🇿 Baku Open visit FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich attended the closing ceremony of the 2026 Baku Open. He met with regional officials and federation leaders to discuss the growth of the game in the South Caucasus. “Azerbaijan has long supported chess through state programs, hosting major events such as the 2016 Olympiad or World Cups. The country remains a vital hub for our sport,” Dvorkovich said. “Their state support serves as a model for the region. We are working closely with them as well as with regional chess federations to ensure this momentum leads to new projects across the South Caucasus,” he added.

 The 2026 edition of Baku Open, the event held since 2023, took place at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, from April 28 to May 6 and boasted a $50,000 prize fund. Read more: fide.com/fide-president… 📷 Azerbaijan Chess Federation

🇮🇷 GM Sina Movahed of Iran, who turns 16 this month, emerged victorious at the Baku Open 2026, finishing with an impressive score of 8/9. A large group finished on 6.5/9. Based on tiebreaks (average rating of opponents), the podium was completed by 🇮🇳 India’s Santhosh Parvathareddy Ajay and local 🇦🇿 IM Khazar Babazada. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich stated that Baku would remain one of the key centers on the global chess map. Read more: fide.com/sina-movahed-w… 📷 Azerbaijan Chess Federation

You rarely see 🇮🇳 Gukesh D that emotional! The World Champion beat 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov with the black pieces in their first game at the Grand Chess Tour in Poland. #GrandChessTour #SuperRapidBlitzPoland #chess

🇨🇳 Ju Wenjun or 🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu? Let’s hear what the top players think! Share your opinion with us too 👇 #JuVaishali #WomenInChess

Can you spot the key move? 👀 @thechessnerd breaks down one of many instructive ideas from the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 🔥 We’ve compiled the Top 15 instructive moments— don’t miss the full video 👇 ▶️ youtu.be/JnjhHH7CH6s ℹ️ Javokhir Sindarov 1-0 Fabiano Caruana | Round 4 #FIDECandidates #Chess #FIDE

♟ Chess for Protection: Refugee teams preparing for a historic Chess Olympiad As the global chess community looks ahead to the 46th Chess Olympiad, set to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in September 2026, a powerful and historic initiative is gaining momentum. For the first time, refugee players are set to compete as organized teams at the Olympiad – marking a significant step not only for chess, but for international sport. At the heart of this effort is the Chess for Protection project, a joint initiative led by FIDE – through its Social Commission – in cooperation with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Launched in August 2021 and headed by Anastasia Sorokina, Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, the project supports displaced communities through chess by creating safe, structured spaces where children and adults can learn, connect, and develop valuable skills through chess. 🔗 Read more: fide.com/chess-for-prot… #ChessOlympiad #ChessForProtection #ChessForRefugees / @FideWomen @FIDESocialChess

🔴 Red flag or Green flag 🟢: 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva edition! #FIDE #Chess #WomenInChess

✨ Introducing Uzbekistan | FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 Uzbekistan: Javokhir Sindarov, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Nodirbek Yakubboev, Shamsiddin Vokhidov, Mukhiddin Madaminov, Rustam Kasimdzhanov (captain), Afruza Khamdamova, Umida Omonova, Akjol Rakhmatullaev. Uzbekistan arrives with a powerful lineup. FIDE World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov and World No. 4 Nodirbek Abdusattorov lead a fearless young team. ♟ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 🌏 Hong Kong 🇭🇰 🗓 Game days: June 17-21 Register your team! Read more: fide.com/fide-world-tea… #FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong

Arkady Dvorkovich advances chess development across Central America and the Caribbean ✨ President of FIDE, Arkady Dvorkovich, recently completed a multi-stop visit across the Caribbean and Central America, reinforcing FIDE’s commitment to expanding chess through education, institutional partnerships, and competitive opportunities. In Barbados, Dvorkovich met with key officials, including the Minister of Educational Transformation, Chad Blackman, and the Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw, to discuss integrating chess into the national education system. Talks focused on using the game to enhance critical thinking and student development. The FIDE President also met with the President of Barbados, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Davidson Bostic, underscoring the importance of chess at the national level. In Saint Lucia, the visit centered on institutional development. Meetings with the Saint Lucia National Olympic Committee addressed closer cooperation and the federation’s potential integration into the Olympic structure, alongside broader collaboration with the International Olympic Committee. In Panama, Dvorkovich marked chess’s debut in the South American Youth Games, symbolizing FIDE’s push to integrate chess into multi-sport events. Read more: fide.com/arkady-dvorkov… #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

🇭🇰♟ Hong Kong will transform into the global stage for chess as it hosts the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026. This electrifying event brings together the best minds from across the world, including 🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen and 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana. 🗓 Game days: June 17–21 Register your team! Read more: fide.com/fide-world-tea… #FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong

Team 🇮🇳 Gukesh or Team 🇺🇿 Sindarov? Let's hear Nepo's thoughts! Do you agree with him? 🤔 #GukeshSindarov

FIDE Open Aid Project returns in 2026 ✨ ♟️ The FIDE Open Aid Project was launched during the pandemic to help tournaments stay afloat and to support chess professionals through a difficult period. Over four editions, the programme has grown into one of FIDE’s most consistent forms of direct support for the open circuit, reinforcing the value of classical tournaments as the backbone of competitive chess. Following numerous requests from around the world, FIDE announces the return of the Open Aid Package Project in 2026. The programme is run by FIDE with the support of Freedom Holding Corp, official Partner of FIDE for chess development programmes in 2026. Open tournaments held from June to December 2026 are eligible. Tournament organizers are now invited to submit their applications for the Aid Package. Applicants must accept the conditions, meet the requirements listed below, and complete the application form. 👀 Read more: fide.com/fide-open-aid-…

✨ Schackfyran: Sweden’s chess-in-education initiative bringing thousands of children together In Sweden, chess is not just a game — it is a powerful tool for education, inclusion, and community building. One of the most remarkable examples of this approach is Schackfyran, a nationwide school project that brings tens of thousands of children to the chessboard every year. ♟ Developed in 1978, Schackfyran has introduced more than half a million students to chess. Today, around 25,000 fourth-grade students from over 1,000 classes participate annually, making it one of the largest chess competitions in the world. But Schackfyran is far more than a competition. “This is a social project. We don’t care if the children become great chess players — the idea is to strengthen the group,” explains Jesper Hall, one of the key figures behind the initiative. Unlike traditional tournaments, Schackfyran focuses on participation rather than performance. Each student contributes to their class’s result: one point for playing, two for a draw, and three for a win. This system encourages full class involvement, where stronger players support and motivate their classmates. 🔸 The 2026 national final, held during the Chess Party in Stockholm, brought together more than 3,000 children in a vibrant celebration of chess. The atmosphere was closer to a festival than a traditional tournament, with students cheering for their classmates and celebrating achievements together. The impact of Schackfyran goes far beyond the chessboard. 👏 As part of the Year of Chess in Education 2026, Schackfyran stands out as a leading example of how chess can be integrated into schools not only as a cognitive tool, but also as a way to foster communication, teamwork, and a sense of community. Know an educational chess project making a difference? ✉️ Share it with us at socialmedia@fide.com Read more: fide.com/schackfyran-sw… #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

✨Who will win this chess Jedi battle: 🇺🇿 Sindarov or 🇮🇳 Gukesh? #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #GukeshSindarov

🇺🇦 57-year-old Vasyl Ivanchuk plays 32 games in 33 days!

Sardinia World Chess Festival returns for third edition with strongest field yet 🔥 The third edition of the Sardinia World Chess Festival is set to begin today, bringing world-class chess to the stunning Mediterranean setting of Sardinia. Hosted at the Club Hotel Marina Beach in Orosei, the event continues its rapid ascent and now features its strongest field to date, cementing its status as one of the premier open tournaments in Italy. The 2026 edition is headlined by GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2729). He is joined by top grandmasters including: 🇮🇷 Parham Maghsoodloo, 🇭🇷 Ivan Šarić, 🇮🇳 Murali Karthikeyan, 🇩🇪 Frederik Svane, 🇦🇲 Haik Martirosyan. The field is further enriched by rising talents such as 🇦🇷Faustino Oro! Read more: fide.com/sardinia-world…