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The 1st Chola Chess GM 2026 tournament is underway in India. In the early rounds, ten-year-old FM Sarbartho Mani achieved a victory over GM Dimitris Alexakis.
Sources: ChessBase India ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Xiao, Tong(QD) vs Zeng, Chongsheng | 0–1 |
| Kong, Xiangrui vs Xu, Junwei | 1–0 |
| Tan, Zhongyi vs Guo, Qi | 1–0 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Chess world
The International Schools Chess Federation is concluding the second phase of its educational grant program today. Interested organizations have until October 31, 2026, to submit their funding applications.
Sources: facebook.com ·
Chess world
Jeremy King and Jason Kouchak have launched an initiative to revive the historical chess tradition at London's Simpson's-in-the-Strand. The venue previously served as a prominent meeting place for world-class chess players.
Sources: ChessBase ·
