BlitzChamps V set for NFL stars on May 26

BlitzChamps V will feature eight NFL players competing in chess on May 26 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The event offers a $100,000 prize fund for chosen charities.

BlitzChamps V returns on May 26 with NFL athletes trading the field for the chessboard. Defending champion Justin Reid, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Minnesota Vikings' rival Kyler Murray, leads the field alongside Justin Herbert, Chazz Surratt, Mack Hollins, Paulson Adebo, and Justin Fields. The $100,000 prize supports the players' selected charities.

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Realistic photo of World Champion Gukesh D and top grandmasters at the Prague Chess Festival 2026 opening in Prague's Don Giovanni Hotel.
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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.

Chess.com announced PogChamps 6/7, a celebrity chess tournament set for April 10, featuring eight prominent content creators competing for a $100,000 prize fund. The event adopts a new one-day schedule with a double round-robin group stage followed by single-elimination knockouts, marking the first time without a consolation bracket. It coincides with a rest day in the FIDE Candidates Tournament.

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Chess.com has announced the King of the Hill Chess Championship, set for May 6 to 8 with a $2,500 prize fund. The event features the popular variant where players can win by advancing their king to central hill squares. Qualifiers begin Tuesday, open to all participants.

The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 is underway, featuring elite players in the Masters, Challengers, and Futures sections. World Champion Gukesh D leads the Masters group against strong opponents. Fans can follow the action live on multiple online platforms.

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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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