BlitzChamps V: NFL-Stars treten am 26. Mai an

22. Mai 2026

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Bei der BlitzChamps V werden am 26. Mai um 17:30 Uhr ET acht NFL-Spieler in einem Schachturnier gegeneinander antreten. Die Veranstaltung ist mit einem Preisgeld von 100.000 US-Dollar für wohltätige Zwecke dotiert.

BlitzChamps V kehrt am 26. Mai zurück, wenn NFL-Athleten das Spielfeld gegen das Schachbrett tauschen. Titelverteidiger Justin Reid, der gemeinsam mit Kyler Murray, einem Rivalen der Minnesota Vikings, bereits zweimal den Super Bowl gewann, führt das Teilnehmerfeld an. Mit dabei sind außerdem Justin Herbert, Chazz Surratt, Mack Hollins, Paulson Adebo und Justin Fields. Das Preisgeld in Höhe von 100.000 US-Dollar kommt den von den Spielern ausgewählten Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen zugute.

Prague Chess Festival 2026 opens with strong masters field

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The 2026 International Prague Chess Festival has begun in Prague, Czech Republic, featuring top grandmasters in its Masters event. Reigning World Champion GM Gukesh D headlines alongside players like GM Vincent Keymer and GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. The tournament runs from February 24 to March 6 at the Don Giovanni Hotel.

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Chess.com King of the Hill Chess Championship starts May 6

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Caruana and Erdogmus join 2026 Naroditsky memorial lineup

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Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus have joined the field for the upcoming 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz. The $50,000 event will feature several top players including Hikaru Nakamura and Wesley So.

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