International Chess Federation (@FIDE

International Chess Federation

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International Chess Federation

@FIDE_chess

Lausanne, Switzerland

Joined February 2011

International Chess Federation
@FIDE_chess
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🇮🇳 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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International Chess Federation
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🇺🇸 Sam Shankland successfully defended his title at the 2026 American Continental Chess Championship in Oaxtepec, Mexico. The top seed finished clear first with an impressive 9.5/11, earning one of four qualifying spots for the FIDE World Cup 2027. 🇲🇽 Juan Carlos Obregón Rivero,
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International Chess Federation
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Registration remains open for the inaugural FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Championships, taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 1–8, 2026. Open to players rated under 2300, with Open and Women’s sections across multiple rating categories. The registration and visa
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International Chess Federation
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🏆 Submit a nomination! FIDE has launched the FIDE Excellence Awards, a new biennial awards programme established to recognise outstanding achievements, individuals, events, federations, teams, creators, and initiatives across the global chess community. Throughout June, the
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 10
♟🤝⚽️ We have a chess team for the #FIFAWorldCup. Nepo built a strong line-up based on the players' chess skills and character!
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 10
Replying to @FIDE_chess
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 10
♟🏆 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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International Chess Federation
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Jun 9
FIDE Circuit 2026–27: Abdusattorov stays ahead, Assaubayeva takes Women’s lead. 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov holds a narrow lead overall, with 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov closing in after Romania. 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana sits 3rd, while 🇩🇪 Vincent Keymer jumps to 4th. 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa and 🇺🇸
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 9
The future of chess is coming to Hong Kong 🌟 From record-breaking prodigies to reigning world junior champions, a new generation of talent will take center stage at the 2026 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship. Young stars from across the globe will compete alongside
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 9
How did 🇳🇱 Anish Giri learn more than 5 languages? 🤔 A professional chess player and a polyglot! 👇 How many languages do you speak? #Chess #FIDEFanQuestions
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 9
✨ Introducing Kazchess | FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 Kazchess: Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Alexander Grischuk, Richárd Rapport, Wang Hao, Kazybek Nogerbek, Bibisara Assaubayeva, Aldiyar Ansat, Meruert Kamalidenova, Darmen Sadvakasov (captain), Tyulyupov
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 9
Can you solve it? Say the answer out loud – with your best French accent 🇫🇷 #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts
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International Chess Federation
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Jun 9
🇭🇰 Kong Xiangrui and 🇮🇳 Savitha Shri B crowned Asian Individual Champions 🏆 The Asian Individual Chess Championship concluded in Ulaanbaatar, 🇲🇳 Mongolia, after nine rounds of play on June 6, 2026. Held in both the Open and Women’s sections, the competition featured an
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