Chess Tournament

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.

5 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

The Bled Chess Festival in Slovenia continues a nearly century-long legacy of international chess events in the scenic spa town. Organized by the Ljubljana Chess Club, the current tournament features an open Swiss event alongside blitz, rapid games, and cultural activities. After four rounds, IM Leon Mazi leads with 3.5 points.

12 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

An international primary school chess tournament took place on March 7 at Loyola Primary School in Emdeni, Soweto, organised by the Nhlanhla Tshabalala Foundation. Learners from the school competed virtually against a junior chess team from Moscow, Russia, fostering cultural exchange and critical thinking. Two local players finished in the top five.