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Salesforce has signed a multi-year agreement to become the title sponsor and technology partner for FIDE World Championship matches. The partnership will feature the integration of Agentforce 360 technology through 2028.
Sources: stocktitan.net natlawreview.com ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Akbas, Umut Ata vs Stanciu, Alexandru-Ovidiu | 0–1 |
| Wilson, Ronen vs Park, Evan | 0–1 |
| Rajeev, Ameya vs SMITH, Bryan G | 0–1 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Chess world
Rohit Jadhav won the 4th Mind Champions Challenge with a score of 4.5/5. Swapnil Shah and Gaurav Khetre finished in second and third place, respectively.
Sources: ChessBase India ·
Tournaments
Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan achieved a perfect 17/17 score at the UK Open Blitz Championship qualifier in Belfast. This result extends her successful competitive performance for the 2026 season.
Sources: worldchess.com nen.press ndtv.com ChessBase instagram.com newsforkids.net m.economictimes.com ·
Tournaments
Candidate Master Saurabh Choubey placed first at the 26th Mizoram Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026. He finished the competition undefeated with an overall score of 8.5/9.
Sources: ChessBase India ·
