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FIDE reveals host city for Gukesh vs Sindarov World Championship clash; the youngest ever title match in chess history | Chess news

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Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov (Photo PTI/IANS) NEW DELHI: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced Geneva, Switzerland as the host city for the 2026 FIDE World Championship Match, where reigning champion Gukesh Dommaraju will defend his crown against Uzbek challenger Javokhir Sindarov in what promises to be a historic clash.The World Championship match will…

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Chess legend Viswanathan Anand steps in as interim FIDE president after EU sanctions sideline Arkady Dvorkovich | Chess news

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Arkady Dvorkovich (left) and Viswanathan Anand (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich has stepped down from his role after being included in the latest European Union sanctions list linked to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The decision means FIDE Vice President and former world champion Viswanathan Anand he will serve…

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FIDE Excellence Award nominees: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Divya Deshmukh lead India’s strong showing | Chess news

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R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Divya Deshmukh (PTI/ANI Photos) India’s dominance in world chess has found another major endorsement, with reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh leading a strong Indian contingent in the shortlist for the inaugural FIDE Awards of Excellence.The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday…

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No ranking based spots! FIDE launches new qualification system for 2028 candidate chess tournaments | Chess news

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2026 Female champion candidate Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2028 and the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2028. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make ranking fairer, rewarding…

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Big changes in the World Chess Cup! FIDE approves new format for Open and Women’s events from 2027 | Chess news

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FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Divya Deshmukh and FIDE World Cup 2025 winner Javokhir Sindarov (PTI Photos) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a major overhaul of the World Cup and Women’s World Cup formats from 2027, with the aim of making the tournaments shorter, more inclusive and more rewarding for players.The biggest change…

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What’s next for Vladimir Kramnik after the chess legend was banned for two years by FIDE? | Chess news

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Russian chess master Vladimir Kramnik (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP) Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik has been banned for two years by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after its Ethics and Disciplinary Commission found he violated several rules related to player conduct and public accusations. The case is centered on a series of statements and…

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