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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 21m

1/5 ♟ From Tsaghkadzor to Grand Final: European Schools Chess Champions crowned amidst cultural celebration The curtain fell on the World Schools Team Championship Europe 2026. After four days of intense competition, brilliant sacrifices, and unparalleled teamwork, the young chess champions were

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 18h

1/2 🔥 The tension was already in the air! From the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand to the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 in Geneva – the story continues. 🇮🇳 Gukesh D and 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov will meet again, this time with the world title at stake. ♟ Salesforce FIDE World

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 22h

1/2 ♟ Road to Weissenhaus 2027: Freestyle Friday is back The race to the 2027 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship is back on. Freestyle Friday, the weekly online tournament on Chess.com, returns this Friday, October 2, streamed live on the Freestyle Chess YouTube channel, Chess.com and DAZN,

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 22h

1/3 ♟ WSTC Europe Day 3: Competitions, tactical masterclasses and high-altitude adventures in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor The third day of the European Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 elevated the competitive intensity to new heights in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. With the

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 22h

1/3 ♟ “Theory and Practice of Chess Education” conference begins in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor Alongside the 2026 World Schools Chess Championship – Europe, the International Scientific Conference “Theory and Practice of Chess Education” officially commenced in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, running from October 1–2,

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1/2 ♟ Main Decisions of the FIDE General Assembly 2026 The FIDE General Assembly was held on 26–27 September 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, during the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad and the FIDE Congress 2026. The Congress brought together representatives of FIDE Member Federations, as well as members

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1/3 The October #FIDERating lists are out! The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand has had a major impact on the rankings. 🇺🇿♟️ Here are just a few notable highlights 👇 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov gains 18 points and jumps to World No. 5 with a rating of 2780. 🇹🇷 Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş gains 15 points

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1/3 ♟ WSTC Europe Day 2: Bright smiles, brilliant moves, and cultural rhythms in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor The second day of the European Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 brought an incredible mix of high energy, team spirit, and pure chess magic to Tsaghkadzor, Armenia.

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

1/2 🇺🇿♟ President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with members of the national teams that represented the country at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad and the 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, together with their parents and coaches. At a special ceremony, the champions and

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

1/2 The winners of the Best Uniforms Awards at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand have been announced. 🏆 Classical Open — 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🏆 Classical Women — 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China 🏆 Sport Open — 🇰🇳 St. Kitts and Nevis 🏆 Sport Women — 🇿🇦 South Africa 🏆 Original Open — 🇿🇦 South Africa 🏆 Original Women —

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

♟ FIDE President Timur Turlov (@TurlovforChess) on the Future of Chess | Exclusive Interview Timur Turlov, the newly elected President of FIDE, shares his vision for the future of chess and the direction of FIDE under his leadership. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/COeCSpP1miI

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/4 👏👏👏 Following a review of the nominations for the 2026 Svetozar Gligoric Trophy, the FIDE Gligoric Trophy Award Commission has decided to award the trophy to two recipients: Sebastian Poltorak (Poland) – For his exemplary sportsmanship during the 2025 European Chess Club Cup. In his game

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/2 ♟ WSTC 2026 European Stage begins in Tsaghkadzor The European Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 commenced on 29 September in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. 27 school teams from 25 nations are competing in the final qualifying stage for places in the Grand Final

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/2 At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest player in history to fulfil the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title. 🔥 Representing England on board one at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, Bodhana secured her third and final WGM norm to achieve the historic

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Across all five boards, these players produced exceptional performances throughout the FIDE Women's Chess Olympiad, helping their teams fight for every point and earning well-deserved places on the podium. Congratulations to all the medal winners! 👏♟ #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From board one to board five, the FIDE Chess Olympiad's top performers delivered outstanding results for their teams and earned their place on the podium. See all the Open section medal winners and celebrate the players who shone brightest on their boards! 👏♟ #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

1/6 ✨ What happens when chess becomes part of a classroom adventure? At the Zugló Benedek Elek Comprehensive Special Education Methodology Institute in Hungary, a Grade 3 Chess in Education lesson showed how chess can bring literacy, communication, movement and spatial awareness into a playful

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎂♟️ Happy Birthday, Aleksandra Goryachkina! 🎉 2025 Women’s World Rapid Champion, former Women’s World Championship Challenger, Women’s World Cup winner, and the fourth-highest-rated woman in chess history. Wishing Aleksandra another year of great moments and success! ✨

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎂♟️ Happy Birthday, Aleksandra Goryachkina! 🎉 2025 Women’s World Rapid Champion, former Women’s World Championship Challenger, and the fourth-highest-rated woman in chess history. Wishing Aleksandra another year of great moments and success! ✨

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

♟ FIDE Council composition for 2026–2030 announced Following the FIDE elections and the General Assembly held in Samarkand, FIDE is pleased to announce the composition of the FIDE Council for the 2026–2030 term. Read more: fide.com/fide-council-c…

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

😅 There definitely should be a trophy for the best dance at the FIDE Chess Olympiad. #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🏆🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov receives the FIDE Excellence Award for Best Chess Player (Male) at the closing ceremony of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. #ChessOlympiad #FIDEExcellenceAwards

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🏆🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh receives the FIDE Excellence Award for Best Chess Player (Female) at the closing ceremony of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. #ChessOlympiad #FIDEExcellenceAwards

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

1/2 What an amazing way to finish the Olympiad! The Uzbekistan Local Organising Committee put on a show for the ages – one of the best closing ceremonies I have attended, and I have been to many! Check the last article from Samarkand: fide.com/fireworks-dron… 📷 Michał Walusza, Rafał Oleksiewicz /

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

1/2 Uzbekistan won the Open section of the 2026 Chess Olympiad on home soil in Samarkand, defeating Ukraine 2.5–1.5 in the final round to claim their second Olympiad title after Chennai 2022. China claimed the Women’s gold medal with a convincing 3–1 victory over Vietnam in the final round. 📷

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

1/2 🇺🇿➡️🇦🇪 The Olympiad flag has been handed over to Abu Dhabi! Alisher Sadullaev, First Vice President of the Uzbekistan Chess Federation, handed over the flag to Hussein Abdullah Al-Khoury, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chess Club and Tournament Director of the 47th FIDE Chess Olympiad in the UAE, and

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏆🇮🇳 India win the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy! Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand presented the trophy to India for the best combined result across the Open and Women’s sections. #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏆🇨🇳 The winners of the 46th FIDE Women’s Chess Olympiad! FIDE President Timur Turlov presents the Vera Menchik Cup to China in Samarkand. #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏆🇺🇿 The winners of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad! Uzbekistan lift the Hamilton-Russell Cup in front of their home crowd in Samarkand. #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏆 FIDE Excellence Awards 2026 ♟️ Best Chess Player (Male): Javokhir Sindarov 🇺🇿 ♟️ Best Chess Player (Female): Divya Deshmukh 🇮🇳 The honours were presented at the closing ceremony of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. 👏 #ChessOlympiad #FIDEExcellenceAwards

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏆 These are the moments that shaped the entire Olympiad. Peter Svidler looks back at the key games and turning points that defined the tournament for the medal-winning teams! 🎥 Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/YbbkSdZ-sIg #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Team Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 is the winner of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad! Our congratulations 👏🔥 #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Round 11 | Results | Top Boards | FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan wins the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad! 🏆♟️ #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🇨🇳 China wins the 46th FIDE Women's Chess Olympiad! 🏆♟️ #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Stunning attack by 🇮🇳 Humpy Koneru! She defeats 🇬🇪 Nana Dzagnidze in one of the crucial matches of the last round at the FIDE Women’s Chess Olympiad!♟️ #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Newly elected FIDE President Timur Turlov made the ceremonial first move in the Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 vs 🇺🇦 Ukraine match to kick off the final round. ♟️ #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The last round started earlier than usual today, and a few teams had to hurry to their seats 🏃‍♂️ One final push in Samarkand! #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Newly elected FIDE President @TurlovforChess made the ceremonial first move in the Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 vs 🇺🇦 Ukraine match to kick off the final round. ♟️ #FIDEOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🔥 The final round of the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 begins at 11:00 (UTC+5) #ChessOlympiad 🎥 Watch live commentary: youtube.com/live/xL-j4UXDb… More live streams: youtube.com/@FIDE_chess/st…

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1/2 In the Open section, India, Ukraine, Germany and Hungary remain in contention after a dramatic penultimate round. In the Women’s section, China keeps the lead after drawing with India, with Kazakhstan just one point behind. 📷 Michał Walusza, Rafał Oleksiewicz Read the full recap:

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What a drama! 🇫🇷 Pauline Guichard blundered a rook in the endgame. 🇰🇿 Elnaz Kaliakhmet secured victory for her team. Kazakhstan is still fighting for gold in the women's section of the FIDE Chess Olympiad. #ChessOlympiad

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🔥 Savitha Shri B is continuing her incredible run in the FIDE Women’s Olympiad! She saved Team India 🇮🇳 in a match against China 🇨🇳 in a must win situation! 🇨🇳 China 2 - 2 India 🇮🇳 She is now on 8.5 out of 9, with performance rating of 2629 🙌 #ChessOlympiad

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