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Batumi hosts the continent's best female chess players: European Women's Chess Championship 2026 Players Result Games Web-site From May 24 to June 6, 2026, the Georgian city of Batumi will become the arena for the fight for the title of the strongest chess player in Europe. The European Women's Individual Chess Championship is organized by the European Chess Union (ECU) in conjunction with the Georgian Chess Federation. Georgia, which has a deep tradition of women's chess and has produced legends such as Nona Gaprindashvili and Maya Chiburdanidze, has once again confirmed its status as one of the world's leading chess centers. 🏆 Format and regulations The tournament will be held according to the highest international standards: System: Swiss system, 11 rounds. Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 30 minutes until th...

Chess Olympus in Stavanger: Norway Chess 2026 Web-sites Players Games Youtube Dear chess fans! May and June 2026 will be a time of real chess celebration, as the world's strongest grandmasters will once again gather in the picturesque Norwegian city of Stavanger. This is one of the most prestigious and innovative tournaments on the world chess calendar — Norway Chess 2026 . About the Tournament: Innovation and Excitement Dates: May 25 – June 5, 2026 Norway Chess has earned a reputation as a tournament that is not afraid of experimentation. Its main feature is a unique format aimed at minimizing the number of quick draws and making every game spectacular. If a classic game ends in a draw, the opponents immediately play an "Armageddon" game (a blitz where White has more time but is obliged to win). This ensures that a winner is ...

Salou Open 2026 Web-page This will be the 27th tournament in a row, which traditionally brings together both world stars and amateurs. Dates: May 24 – June 1, 2026. Arrival date: May 23. Departure date: June 2. Location: Salou, Spain (Costa Dorada). Venue and accommodation: 4-star hotel Cala Font (located right on the seashore, 50 m to the beach). Discipline: International Checkers (100-cell board). 📅 Tournament Schedule (2026) The tournament consists of 9 rounds according to the Swiss system. May 24 (Sun): 14:30 — Opening; 15:30 — 1st round. May 25 (Mon): 15:30 — Round 2. May 26 (Tue): 09:00 — Round 3; 15:30 — Round 4 (double day). 27 травня (Ср): 15:30 — 5 тур. 28 травня (Чт): 15:30 — 6 тур. May 29 (Fri): Day off. At 8:00 PM — Blitz tournament. 30 травня (Сб): 15:30 — 7 тур. 31 травня (Нд): 15:30 — 8 тур. June 1 (Mon): 14:30 — Round 9; 21:00 — Closing Ceremony. 📊 Technical details Syste...

Future grandmasters gather in Mukachevo: Ukrainian Chess Championship among children under 8 years old Players: Classic Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Results: Classic Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Spring in Ukraine is a time not only of the awakening of nature, but also of fierce intellectual battles. From May 15 to 23 the picturesque city of Mukachevo, located in Transcarpathia, will turn into the chess capital of Ukraine. It is here that the Ukrainian Chess Championship among boys and girls under 8 years old will be held. This tournament is not just a competition, it is the first step to a great chess future for many young talents. About the tournament: First steps to the crown The Ukrainian Championship for children under 8 is a special event. At this age, children demonstrate incredible sincerity, spontaneity and at the same time - ...

Draughts Spring in Tashkent: World Cup — "Uzbekistan-2026" Results From May 9 to 16, 2026 , the capital of Uzbekistan, the majestic city of Tashkent, will host one of the most prestigious stages of the World Cup in Draughts-64. The international competition "Uzbekistan-2026" promises to be a bright event in the intellectual calendar of the year, bringing together the best grandmasters and young talents of the planet. About the tournament and organization The competition is held under the auspices of the International Draughts Federation (IDF) in conjunction with the Uzbekistan Draughts Federation. It is an official rating tournament, the results of which are taken into account when awarding international titles. The program includes three disciplines: Blitz Rapid Classic game (Classic) The tournament is held according to the Swiss system in 7–9 rounds using a micro-match system of two games with a draw of the starting moves and positions. Hi...

A World of Quiet Reflections: 20th ICCD World Team Championship in Roquetas de Mar Results From May 6 to 15, 2026 , the Spanish coastal town of Roquetas de Mar (Almeria province) will host one of the most important events in the world of chess for the hearing impaired — the 20th ICCD World Deaf Team Chess Championship . About the tournament and organization The competition is held under the auspices of the International Chess Committee for the Deaf (ICCD) , which has been affiliated with FIDE since 1955. The organizer is the Spanish side led by Alfredo Gómez Fernández. Tournament type: Official ranking championship. Disciplines: Classical chess (9 rounds), rapid chess (Rapid) and Blitz. Time control: In classics - 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes until the end of the game with an addition of 30 seconds for each move. Historical Reference and Star Names ICCD (formerly ICSC) was founded in 1949 in Copenhagen. The World Team Championships are held every fo...

Draughts Elite in France: 2026 World Team Championship (100-square draughts) Teams Teams Women Results Results Women From May 5 to 12, 2026 , the French town of Saint-Dulchard will become the center of the world draughts movement. The strongest national teams of the planet will gather here to determine the title holders in the team competition. About the tournament and organization World Championship Teams 2026 (WCT2026) is the main team forum of the year, held under the auspices of the World Draughts Federation (FMJD) . The direct organizer is the French Draughts Federation (FFJD) . Status: Official FMJD ranking tournament. Disciplines: The competition will be held in three formats: Classic game: Time control — 90 minutes for 45 moves + 30 minutes until the end of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move, starting from the 46th. ...