Chess Tournament

GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, ending a long-standing jinx with a strong performance that included six wins. Fellow Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov finished second, marking a dominant showing for Uzbekistan. Indian stars like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi struggled, finishing in the bottom half amid concerns over burnout from excessive play.

3 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus has signed an agreement with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to serve as the official partner for the 2026 Candidates tournaments. The event, set for March and April in Cyprus, will feature top players competing for a chance at the World Chess Championship. This partnership highlights the resort's role in providing premium facilities for the prestigious competition.

The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club is marking two decades of its Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament with an event set for February 28. The one-day national-level competition expects around 50 players from the North Island, spanning schoolchildren to retirees. Organiser Caleb Wright highlights its role in innovating rapid chess in New Zealand.

30 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The International Chess Federation has launched media accreditation for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, set to take place in Paphos, Cyprus. These events will feature eight top players each in a double round-robin format from March 18 to April 16. Winners will earn the right to challenge for the world chess championships.

Two young grandmasters from Uzbekistan, Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov, are dominating the early stages of the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament in the Netherlands. Their strong performances highlight the rising prowess of Uzbek chess on the global stage. The tournament, often dubbed the Wimbledon of chess, continues until February 1.

28 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju and 2025 tour winner Fabiano Caruana headline the participants for the 2026 Grand Chess Tour. The full field was announced on Tuesday, with the event set to begin in early May in Poland. The tour features a $2 million prize fund and includes both classical and rapid-blitz formats.