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The 2026 FIDE World Championships for age categories U7 through U17 began on October 13 in Roquetas de Mar, Spain. The tournament hosts young chess players from 48 national federations.
Sources: facebook.com ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Bardyk, Artem vs Adilbek, Adinur | 1–0 |
| Pinal Borges, Nelson vs Velasquez, Hector | 1–0 |
| Reyes Najera, Carlos A. vs Jimenez Molina, Juan Leon | 1–0 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Chess world
Registration and hotel bookings are now open for the 2026 U.S. Chess National Grade K-12 Championships. This scholastic competition will take place in Orlando, Florida.
Sources: facebook.com ·
Chess world
Armenian grandmaster Rafael Vaganian celebrated his 75th birthday on October 15, 2026. He is recognized as the first Armenian player to earn the grandmaster title following Tigran Petrosian.
Sources: ChessBase ·
Tournaments
General Santos City will host the Pacquiao 48th Birthday International Open Chess Championship from December 13 to 15. The tournament features a prize fund exceeding 1.5 million pesos.
Sources: businessmirror.com.ph ·
