Τheodoros Tsorbatzoglou

From April 12 to 17, the Monaco Chess Federation, with the support of the well-known chess sponsor Evren Ucok, organizes the Clash of Generations III. Classic 6-game match between former World Champion Veselin Topalov 2717 (Bulgaria) and Turkish prodigy, Yagiz Erdogmus 46th World Player 2687 elo. Games starts every day at 2:30 pm in the premises of the Monte-Carlo Chess Club. The first move of Topalov vs Erdogmus match made by Ivelina Mihaleva sponsor of Monte Carlo Chess Club. The first game ended in a draw. Watch LIVE: Lichess: lichess.org/.../clash-of..… Chess.com: chess.com/events/clash-o… IA Stéphane Escafre is the referee of this prestigious match.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Garry Kasparov! 🎂 Today we celebrate one of chess's greatest legends and most transformative figures in the history of the game. Garry Kasparov's extraordinary career has left an indelible mark on chess—from his unprecedented dominance as World Champion to his revolutionary impact on chess theory, preparation, and culture. Born on April 13, 1963, Kasparov became the youngest World Champion in history at just 22 years old, holding the title for an impressive 15 years. His games are masterpieces of strategic depth, tactical brilliance, and psychological warfare. Beyond his competitive achievements, Kasparov elevated the sport's profile globally, inspired millions of players through his writings and analysis, and demonstrated that chess could be a platform for intellectual excellence and cultural significance. His influence on modern chess preparation and opening theory remains unparalleled. Kasparov's legacy continues to shape how we understand and play chess. His games remain a source of inspiration for players of all levels, and his vision of chess as both art and science has fundamentally transformed the game. The European Chess Union joins the global chess community in celebrating Garry Kasparov's remarkable contributions to our beloved game. We wish you a wonderful birthday! #GarryKasparov #ChessLegend #Birthday #EuropeanChess #ChessHistory

Hungarians singing “We Are The Champions” after Orban’s landslide defeat

We are following many interesting games of the 4th round at the European Individual Chess Championship 2026! 🏆 #eicc2026 #chess ⌛️As we get closer to time troubles, the positions are getting tighter! Join us on the ECU YouTube channel and follow the event with live commentaries by GM Alojzije Jankovic, WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili and WIM Anna-Maja Kazarian: youtube.com/live/IwP6ZCrUm…

This is only the start. The continuation will be more interesting.

🎓 A fantastic chess educator shaping chess in education worldwide joins our speaker lineup We are honoroed to announce that Brigitta Peszleg, Secretary of the @ECUonline Education Commission is among the speakers of the Chess in Education Conference Poland 2026!

The third round of the European Individual Chess Championship 2026 is underway! 🏆 #eicc2026 #chess Our hosts GM Alojzije Jankovic, WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili and WIM Anna-Maja Kazarian are making sure you don't miss a thing! Tune in to the ECU YouTube channel and follow us live: youtube.com/watch?v=tFRC7s…

European Individual Chess Championship 2026 kicked off today in Katowice, Poland! 🏆 #eicc2026 #chess Most of the favourites convincingly sailed through the first-round victories, but there were also a few surprising draws on the top boards. ♟️GM David Navara (CZE, 2643) drew his game against Yehonatan Azoulay (ISR, 2298) with the black pieces, GM Maxime Lagarde (FRA, 2621) didn’t manage to prevail against David Martirosyan (CZE, 2281), GM Daniil Yuffa (ESP, 2595) drew with whites against Daniil Yasmo (GER, 2271), GM Constantin Lupulescu (ROU, 2587) was hold to a draw by WIM Manon Schippke (FRA, 2269), and there were a few more interesting upsets on the remaining boards. ➡️Full Day 1 report: europechess.org/european-indiv…

Historic moment for Portuguese Chess! 🇵🇹♟️ Filipa Pipiras has become the first Portuguese woman to achieve the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title! With an incredible performance at the Grenke Open, she earned 6.5 points and surpassed the 2300 Elo mark. Huge congratulations to the @fpxadrez national #1! 🏆⭐ #Chess #Portugal #FilipaPipiras #WGM #GrenkeOpen #Xadrez Read more chesstopics.com/filipa-pipiras…

Legendary GM Vasyl Ivanchuk 🇺🇦 does blindfold game analysis on the way to the #EICC2026 playing venue in Arena Katowice! ♟️🏆

Most of the top seeds at the European Individual Chess Championship 2026 have already sailed through their round-one games, but there have also been a few surprising draws on the top boards!♟️ #eicc2026 #chess 🔗Tune in to the ECU YouTube channel and follow us live: youtube.com/watch?v=qBWH-p… ➡️Live games: lichess.org/broadcast/euro…

European Individual Chess Championship 2026 commenced today in Katowice, Poland! #eicc2026 #chess ✨The Opening ceremony of the event took place in the venue shortly before the start of the round, with the attendance of ECU President, Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili, Mayor of city of Katowice Mr. Marcin Krupa, the President of the Polish Chess Federation Mr. Radoslaw Jedynak, the FIDE Secretary General Mr. Lukasz Turlej, the President of the Silesian Chess Association Mr. Michal Pazdziora, the President of MOKATE Mr. Adam Mokrysz and other distinguished guests. ♟️The Mayor of Katowice Mr. Marcin Krupa inaugurated the event after making the first ceremonial move with the ECU President Mr. Zurab Azmaiprashvili on the top board game between GM Igor Kovalenko and Reinis Paikens.

Players arrive for the European Individual Chess Championship 2026 in Katowice as volunteers handle over 500 badges with smiles on their faces! 🤩💫 #eicc2026 #chess

European Individual Chess Championship 2026 starts tomorrow in Katowice, Poland! 🏆 ✨With 502 registered players coming from 43 European federations, the event will likely set a new participation record previously set in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia. 💫The Championship will be played in 11 rounds, swiss system, with the total prize fund of 100.000 EUR and qualification spots for the next FIDE World Cup. The field includes 93 Grandmasters, 98 International Masters, 7 WGMs, 8 WIMs, and a total of 345 titled players, and the top seeds are: GM Igor Kovalenko 🇺🇦 (2685), GM David Anton Guijarro 🇪🇸 (2656), GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac 🇷🇴 (2655), GM Aydin Suleymanli 🇦🇿 (2653), and GM Shant Sargsyan 🇦🇲 (2647). 🎊The Opening ceremony of the event will take place tomorrow shortly before the start of the first round, and the tournament will be officially opened by the ECU President Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili. ♟️Live games and live video broadcast with commentaries by GM Alojzije Jankovic @AlojzijeJ , WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili @keti_chess and WIM Anna-Maja Kazarian @AMKazarian will be available on the ECU YouTube channel: @europeanchessunion?si=GSD4N2eXevOoJONm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@europeanchess… ➡️Detailed information and full preview of the Championship: europechess.org/european-indiv…

Round 7 of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 is underway 🔥 Zhu Chen, former Women’s World Champion and Treasurer of FIDE, made the ceremonial first move in the game between 🇺🇦 Anna Muzychuk and 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva. #FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #Chess #FIDE #Cyprus

Anna Muzychuk 🇺🇦 emerged as the sole leader of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026! GM Anna Muzychuk took the sole lead in the #FIDECandidates after six played rounds, with the score of 4/6 points! Muzychuk defeated Zhu Jiner in yesterday's sixth round of the event, to leap on the top and have a full point edge over five players who tie for second place scoring 3/6 points: Zhu Jiner, Aleksandra Goryachkina, Kateryna Lagno, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali R. Anna Muzychuk entered the event as the highest-placed FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25 cycle, after Humpy Koneru's withdrawal from the tournament. It is a remarkable turn of events for the Ukrainian who is certainly making the most of the opportunity, positioning herself as a formidable contender for the World Championship challenger spot. 🏆♟️ 📸Photo by @FIDE_chess /Michal Walusza

What a day for ratings! 💥Sindarov enters top 5 🔥Caruana re-enters the 2800 club 🤯Nakamura exits the 2800 club

Crazy performance by Sindarov!

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐂𝐔’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ♟️📈 The European Chess Union has concluded a highly productive Q1, setting a strategic tone for the rest of the year. From high-stakes competition in Monaco to groundbreaking structural announcements, the ECU continues to lead the development of chess across the continent. Key Highlights: 🏆The European Super League: A new elite competition format featuring 8 teams and a €300,000 prize pool. ⭐️Competitive Excellence: The European Women’s Rapid and Blitz Championship in Monaco saw world-class players competing for a €46,500 fund. 🎓Education: The ECU Training Hub reached new milestones, including record attendance for its 4th cycle course with Aegean University. ➡️Read the full ECU Activities report (January - March 2026) here: europechess.org/ecu-activities…

Romania Grand Prix 2026 powered by Super Foundation will feature five open tournaments played across five Romanian cities: Bucharest, Alba Iulia, Brasov, Arad and Craiova, with the total prize fund of €150,000! #RomaniaGrandPrix2026 @FrsahRo The premier international chess circuit organized by the Romanian Chess Federation, brings together elite players, world-class competition, and iconic destinations with the following schedule: ♟️Bucharest Rapid Grand Prix, 9-10 May, 2026 ♟️Brașov Grand Prix Classic, 25-31 July, 2026 ♟️Alba Grand Prix, 1-2 August, 2026 ♟️Arad Grand Prix Classic, 3-9 August, 2026 ♟️Craiova Grand Prix Rapid – A Thrilling Finale, 12-13 September, 2026 🌐Registrations and detailed information available at the official website of the event: romaniagp.ro/?e=2410840