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2nd MCF GM/IM Invitational 2026: Photo Story from Kuala Lumpur

03/08/2026 -

Last year, the inaugural GM/IM Invitation Chess Event wrote itself into Malaysian chess history. It was at that historic tournament where then-IM Yeoh Li Tian achieved his third and final GM norm, officially becoming Malaysia’s first-ever Grandmaster. Fast forward to 2026, and the search for Malaysia's next Grandmaster and International Master continues! The 2nd GM-IM Invitational Chess Championship 2026 is currently underway from 29th July to 6th August 2026 at the scenic Jeumpa d'Ramo Boutique Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photos: Edwin Lam

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03/08/2026 -

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Pune Chess Hangouts Finds a Saturday Home at The Habitat

03/08/2026 -

Pune’s chess scene just levelled up! Pune Chess Hangouts is launching a brand-new weekly fixture: a dedicated Saturday Chess Club at The Habitat in Mundhwa, running every weekend from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This gives the city its very first consistent Saturday evening hub for chess enthusiasts. Founded in early 2024 by Sanjana Desai and Chaitanya Bidkar, Pune Chess Hangouts started as a modest gathering of a few players. Under Sanjana’s leadership as Founder and Community Head, it has rapidly expanded into one of the city's most vibrant chess hubs, boasting over 1,000 members and a track record of more than 250 weekend meetups across Pune.

Vacancy for Event Coordinator at ChessBase India

02/08/2026 -

Are you someone for whom organizing things comes as second nature? Have you already conducted many events successfully at your local chess club, and want to keep going? You might just be the right fit - we at ChessBase India are looking for an event coordinator - someone who can manage the Phoenix ChessBase India Chess Club, Temple of Chess and helping us grow our events vertical. Check out the all the details in the article!

Double Gold for India! Harika Dronavalli Dominates Asian Women's Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026

02/08/2026 -

Indian Legend Harika Dronavalli clinched double gold at the Asian Women's Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026. Harika scored 8.5/11 points to win the Rapid, remaining unbeaten throughout the event. In Blitz, she scored 10.5/13 points to clinch Gold. Her historic double-gold performance brought home two trophies and a total cash prize of 33,000 HKD. The Tournament was organised from 28th to 30th July at the TWGHs Tungpo Kitty Woo Stadium in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

2nd Sahel Chess Festival 2026: Tunisian Coastal City of Monastir Set to Host an Exciting Chess Festival

01/08/2026 -

Following the remarkable success of its inaugural edition, the Sahel Chess Festival is back for its second edition, scheduled to take place from October 24 to November 1, 2026, in the beautiful coastal city of Monastir, Tunisia. Designed to bring together chess enthusiasts from around the globe, this international event combines high-level competitive play with a wonderful week of cultural exchange and leisure.

FIDE Rating list August 2026: Arjun and Humpy in World Top 10

01/08/2026 -

The August 2026 FIDE rating list sees Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy as India’s only representatives in the World Top 10. India has 14 players in the Open Top 100 and ten in the Women’s Top 100, with several notable rating changes following tournaments in July. Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh Chithambaram, Raunak Sadhwani and Savitha Shri made significant gains in the rapid and blitz formats. India also retained the World No. 2 position among the top federations in the Open, Women’s and Mixed categories.

IMC donates Rs. 5,00,000 to support Aarit Kapil's journey to the IM title

31/07/2026 -

In recent times, there has been a surge in corporate interest in promoting chess. Many companies now align with our mission to support talented players who are facing financial hurdles on their path to the top. Continuing this welcome trend, IMC has once again stepped forward, this time donating Rs. 5,00,000 to the HelpChess Foundation. This scholarship amount will be given to 10-year-old Aarit Kapil from New Delhi to support his pursuit of the IM title.

Aswin P.G. Dominates at 40th RCC Below 1800 Rapid Rating 2026

31/07/2026 -

Aswin P.G. scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win the 40th RCC Rapid Chess Tournament for Below 1800. Aswin scored 8 consecutive victories and drew his final round to win the tournament. Prakyath G and Rithesh K scored 8/9 to secure 2nd and 3rd places according to tiebreak scores. Rao's Chess Corner organised this tournament at Achuthpal Hall in Mangalore from 25th to 26th July 2026. The total prize fund was ₹50,000, with top 3 prizes of ₹17,000, ₹10,000, and ₹5,000 along with trophies. Photos: Rao's Chess Corner

Kevilekho Zumvu Becomes 22nd Nagaland Classical State Champion 2026

30/07/2026 -

Kevilekho Zumvu scored an unbeaten 7/8 points to win the 22nd Nagaland State FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026. Salhuto Nyekha, Khrielie Sano, and Melesai scored 6.5/8 to finish in 2nd to 4th places according to tiebreak scores. The top 4 players will represent Nagaland in the upcoming National Championship. The tournament was organised from 16th to 18th July 2026 in Kohima, Nagaland. Photos: Mr.Mengise Haikam

Bodhana Sivanandan breaks the record!

29/07/2026 -

An eleven-year-old British chess player has become the youngest girl to defeat a grandmaster rated above 2600, breaking a 38-year-old record previously held by Hungarian all-time great Judit Polgar. Bodhana Sivanandan defeated a French grandmaster rated 2628, and the international news media went wild over this extraordinary feat. Bodhana is a special member of the ChessBase family and will most likely play in the Hamburg Bundesliga team.

Nihal Shetty Wins RCC Khannur Below 1800 Classical Rating 2026

29/07/2026 -

Nihal N Shetty scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the RCC Khannur Below 1800 Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Nihal Shetty and Supriyo Das both scored 8/9 points, but a better tiebreak score helped Nihal clinch the title, and Supriyo finished in 2nd place. Rao's Chess Corner organised this tournament at Achuthpal Hall, Mangalore, from 24th to 26th July 2026. The total prize fund was ₹5,00,000, with top 3 prizes of ₹60,000, ₹40,000, and ₹30,000 along with trophies. Photos: Rao's Chess Corner

Team USA Defeats Team Uzbekistan 14-10 to Claim WR Chess Miami Title

29/07/2026 -

The WR Chess Masters in Miami, Florida, concluded with an exciting battle between two major forces in world chess: Team USA and Team Uzbekistan. Organized by WR Chess, the event featured five top Grandmasters from the United States competing against five leading players from Uzbekistan across Rapid and Blitz formats. Playing in a 4-board Scheveningen format across two days (4 rounds of Rapid and 8 rounds of Blitz), every round victory was worth 2 match points, a tie worth 1 point, and a loss 0 points. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram

Maurice Ashley Chess Fellowship Empowers Rising Talent

29/07/2026 -

The Maurice Ashley Chess Fellowship, established by history-making Grandmaster Maurice Ashley in partnership with the U.S. Chess Trust, continues its mission to support young, talented chess players from underrepresented backgrounds and help them pursue professional careers in chess. Seven promising young players will receive a combined $31,000 to support tournament participation, coaching, supplies, and other essential expenses as they continue their development and pursue their goals at the highest levels of competitive chess.

Geneva to Host FIDE World Championship Match 2026: D Gukesh vs. Javokhir Sindarov

28/07/2026 -

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has officially announced that Geneva, Switzerland, will host the FIDE World Championship Match 2026, scheduled from November 25 to December 15, 2026. World Champion D Gukesh of India will go against Challenger Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan for the biggest title in the game. With both grandmasters turning 20 years old by the start of the event, this match will mark the youngest World Championship contest in chess history. Graphic: FIDE

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