♟🏆 The Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 will set a new age record! 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24–December 12 #GukeshSindarov

The World Championship is not just a battle of moves. It’s a battle of nerves. ♟️ Who will handle the pressure better when the crown is on the line: Gukesh or Sindarov? 👀 ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24–December 12 #GukeshSindarov

♟♥️⚽️ Chess helps make dreams come true! Harry Kane shared his love for the game in an interview with GQ. 📷 Harry Kane's social media

2022 in Chennai. 2026 in Samarkand. 🇺🇿🏆 One month ago, Uzbekistan won their second Open team gold at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, adding another memorable chapter to their chess history. #ChessOlympiad

♟️ The 4th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Chess in Education” will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on November 12–13. The event will bring together international experts to discuss chess in schools, teacher training, cognitive development and the use of digital technologies in education. 🔗 Read more: fide.com/international-confe…

♟ Sindarov expects a tough fight against Gukesh! Javokhir rated his chances of winning the 2026 Salesforce FIDE World Championship at 50.1% during an interview with Irene Sukandar. 🇺🇿 Sindarov – 50.1% 🇮🇳 Gukesh – 49.9% #GukeshSindarov

♟ FIDE: The Next Stage of Development FIDE is introducing a new organizational structure designed to establish a clearer division of responsibilities between its governing bodies and administrative units, strengthen governance, and improve operational efficiency. Read the full statement by FIDE President Timur Turlov (@TurlovforChess) here: fide.com/fide-the-next-stage…

♟ Can you find the mate in 2? Black to move 👀 This position comes from the 1892 World Championship Match between Wilhelm Steinitz and Mikhail Chigorin. Take a moment, find the winning moves, and share your solution in the comments! ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24–December 12 #GukeshSindarov

“If my opponent gives me a chance, I'll always try to take it.” ♟ 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov said these words after winning the FIDE Candidates. In less than a month, he’ll face 🇮🇳 Gukesh D for the Salesforce FIDE World Championship title. Will this mindset help him reach the top? 👀 ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24–December 12 #GukeshSindarov

✨ One great aspect of the FIDE Preparation of Teachers courses is that they empower teachers with more tools to make chess learning engaging and fun. Most teachers who go through the program become leaders in their community, driving chess instruction and promoting chess as an educational tool that adds value to children's lives. ♟️ In Chattogram, 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, FIDE School Instructor Tanjila Tur Noor teaches chess not only to help children become better players but also to develop their focus, patience, logical thinking, and decision-making skills. Through calculation, pattern recognition, time management, and problem-solving activities, they build useful learning habits that can support both their studies and personal growth. "Some children feel shy and find it difficult to interact with others when they first join the class. Chess helps them break the ice naturally, make friends, and take part in activities with greater confidence. My goal is to make quality chess education available to more children and help them grow into confident, disciplined, and independent thinkers." Her work is not limited to Chattogram; community engagement and partnerships extend the reach of the impact there. 🔹 She also supports the local chess community. "We work with the Chittagong University Chess Club and provide our school space for university chess tournaments and other activities. Through coaching, and community partnerships, we hope to create more opportunities for young people to learn, compete, and connect through chess." 👏 Kudos to our amazing SI titleholders like Tanjila Tur Noor for making a difference in their communities! Know an educational chess project making a difference? ✉️ Share it with us at [email protected] #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

🐴👏 A little warm-up for Gukesh ahead of the Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026! ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24–December 12 📹 Gukesh D Instagram account #GukeshSindarov

Will 11-year-old 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Bodhana Sivanandan become the youngest Grandmaster in the world? 👀♟️ The record is currently held by 🇺🇸 Abhimanyu Mishra, who achieved the title at 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days. ❗ This interview was recorded when Bodhana was just 9 years old.

Will it be 🇮🇳 Gukesh D defending his title, or 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov claiming it for the first time? 👀 ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

🔥 The countdown is on! Just one month to go until the Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026, where reigning World Champion 🇮🇳 Gukesh D and challenger 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov will battle for the world chess crown! ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24 – December 12 #GukeshSindarov

European Chess Club Cup winners crowned in Budva, Montenegro 🏆 ♟️ The 41st European Chess Club Cup and the 30th edition of the European Women’s Chess Club Cup concluded yesterday in Budva, Montenegro. 👏 Bayegan Pendik Sports Chess Club (Turkey) emerged as the winner of the Open section, while Cercle d’Échecs de Monte-Carlo successfully defended its title in the Women’s event. 🔹 The competition took place at the Hotel Slovenska Plaza from October 17 to 23. Both the European Chess Club Cup and the European Women’s Chess Club Cup were 7-round Swiss tournaments. The time control was 90 minutes for 40 moves, plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move one. With 130 registered teams – 108 in the Open section and 22 in the Women’s section – the event broke the participation record previously set in Rhodes in 2025, where 122 teams competed. Read more: fide.com/european-chess-club…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Bodhana Sivanandan breaks Judit Polgar’s 1988 record! 👏 At just 11 years, 7 months, and 16 days, Bodhana has become the youngest female player in history to meet the requirements for the International Master (IM) title. She secured her third and final IM norm at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro, while representing She Plays To Win Lionesses. ♟️ #WomenInChess

🎉 Happy Birthday to the 17th World Chess Champion, Ding Liren! 🥳♟️ 🌟 With a peak rating of 2816, he is one of the few players in chess history to have crossed the 2800 mark! Ding has also reached world No. 1 in blitz, with a peak rating of 2875, and holds a remarkable 100-game unbeaten streak — one of the longest in top-level chess history. 🇨🇳 He led China to team gold at the 2014 and 2018 Chess Olympiads, also earning individual medals along the way. Happy Birthday, Ding! 🎂 📸 Stev Bonhage

🤯 The poisoned pawn Fischer couldn't resist! One of the most famous blunders in World Championship history — what unforgettable moments will 2026 bring? ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Games: November 24–December 12 #GukeshSindarov

♟️ FIDE extends Rapid and Blitz rating fee waiver through 2027! The FIDE Council has extended the waiver to support players, federations and tournament organizers, encourage participation and promote chess worldwide. Since its introduction in 2021, nearly €2 million in rating fees has been waived. 🔗 Read the full announcement: fide.com/fide-extends-fee-wa…

🏆 Wesley So and Rachael Li are the 2026 U.S. Chess Champions 🇺🇸! So claimed his fourth American title after defeating Fabiano Caruana in the rapid tiebreak, while WIM Rachael Li made history as the youngest player to win the Women's Championship on her debut! 🔗 Read the full report: fide.com/2026-u-s-championsh… 📸 Lennart Ootes and Crystal Fuller / Saint Louis Chess Club