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.

The tournament is scheduled for July 3-5 at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It honors the late GM Daniel Naroditsky and includes separate rapid and blitz sections along with a challengers division and a creator invitational for streamers. A total of 42 grandmasters have entered, making it one of the strongest speed chess events in the United States.

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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.

Nakamura headlines first Naroditsky Memorial rapid and blitz tournament

Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura will top the field at the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz, set for July 3-5 at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in Charlotte, United States. The event honors the late GM Daniel Naroditsky, who passed away in October, and features a guaranteed $50,000 prize fund. It combines elite competition with creators to celebrate his influence on chess.

Five players share lead after day 1 of Super Rapid & Blitz Poland

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GMs Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Hans Niemann, Vladimir Fedoseev, and Javokhir Sindarov share the lead with 4/6 points after three rapid rounds at the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland. Caruana's last-round win over So propelled him into the tie atop the standings. Day two rapid rounds are scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m. ET.

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Caruana ranks Praggnanandhaa among top favorites for Candidates 2026

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Fabiano Caruana has named India's Praggnanandhaa and Hikaru Nakamura as leading contenders for the Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus. The American grandmaster, the field's only previous winner, described the race as a close affair with multiple players capable of victory. Caruana's assessment highlights Praggnanandhaa's pedigree despite recent form.

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GM Arjun Erigaisi defeated GM Jorden van Foreest to claim his second win and tie GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus for the lead in the 2026 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament. GM Magnus Carlsen bounced back with a victory over GM Zhu Jiner, sitting half a point behind the leaders. The event continues with round 6 scheduled for today in Malmo, Sweden.

Sindarov defeats Caruana to claim sole lead in Candidates

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