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FIDE President Timur Turlov met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia on October 21, 2026. The meeting centered on the development of chess infrastructure within the country.
Sources: ChessBase ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Tifferet, Shakked vs Szakolczai, Peter | 0–1 |
| Gemy, Jose Daniel vs Ueda, Lucas Kentaro | 1–0 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Tournaments
Vahap Şanal achieved a perfect score to win the 2026 NATO Chess Championship in Jūrmala. Türkiye finished first in the overall team rankings at the event.
Sources: ChessBase ·
Tournaments
Eleven-year-old Ved Phaur of India achieved a bronze medal at the 13th IBCA World Junior Chess Championship. The competition highlights players who are blind or visually impaired.
Sources: ChessBase India ·
Tournaments
Adhiraj Mitra secured the title at the 36th National Under-17 Open Chess Championship in Jammu & Kashmir. He completed the tournament undefeated with 9 points out of 11.
Sources: ChessBase India ·
