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Timur Turlov has been elected as the new FIDE President. He defeated challenger Wadim Rosenstein with 110 votes to 85 during the election held in Samarkand.
Sources: worldchess.com ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Yu, Yangyi vs Ding, Liren | 1–0 |
| Ding, Liren vs Yu, Yangyi | 1–0 |
| Rodriguez Velasco, German Enrique vs Valle, Efrain | 1–0 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Tournaments
The Fall Gold Country Scholastic Chess Tournament recently featured 61 students from 29 schools. Organizers have scheduled the next competition in the series for December 2026.
Sources: theunion.com ·
Tournaments
FIDE has opened media accreditation for the World Championship match. The contest between Gukesh D and Javokhir Sindarov begins on November 24, 2026.
Sources: FIDE ·
Chess world
Malaysian chess player R. Yoshni won the individual classical gold medal at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship. This victory marks a significant international achievement for the 13-year-old athlete.
Sources: varnam.my ·
