The world’s top players are heading to Hong Kong! 🌏♟️
The 2026 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships will bring together nearly 400 players across 48 teams, while the inaugural Amateur Cup is set to welcome more than 400 participants.
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00:00 - 🇮🇳 Vidit Gujrathi and 🇳🇱 Anish Giri are teaming up once again at the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026! Who are you rooting for? ♟ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 🌏 Hong Kong 🇭🇰 🗓 Game days: June 17-21 🎟 Book your tickets now!
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00:00 - ♟🏆 The FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships always bring the biggest stars together! Can you name the winners of all three editions? ♟ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 🌏 Hong Kong 🇭🇰 🗓 Game days: June 17-21 🎟 Book your tickets now!
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