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Top chess grandmasters call for resolution to 2026 schedule clash
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Seven leading chess grandmasters, including Praggnanandhaa R and Fabiano Caruana, have issued an open letter urging organizers of the Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup to resolve a major scheduling overlap in August 2026. The conflict involves key events from both series, making dual participation impossible for top players. The Grand Chess Tour has stated it cannot alter its dates due to prior commitments.
The ATP and WTA have published the daily schedules of play for tournaments in Dallas, Rotterdam, Buenos Aires, and Doha on Friday, February 13, 2026. These schedules cover ongoing events in these locations. The information was released on February 12, 2026.