Chess News — November 3, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026People · Organisations · Competition

StoriesSelected coverage: 4
Top storyExtra coverage: 1
GamesReady to replay: 3

Tournaments / The main story

Peter Leko and Peter Svidler to Commentate on 2026 World Championship

Grandmasters Peter Leko and Peter Svidler will serve as the official commentators for the 2026 FIDE World Championship match. They are set to cover the encounter between champion D. Gukesh and challenger Javokhir Sindarov.

Sources: ChessBase India · Nov 3 · 15:01

Games to replay / The results

Game	Result
Nurgaliyev, Sauat vs Vokhidov, ShamsiddinKazChess Masters Almaty 2026 · Nov 3 · Round 9	1–0
Nikitenko, Mihail vs Aswath, S1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 · Nov 3 · Round 5	1–0
Ganguly, Surya Shekhar vs Rakshitta Ravi1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 · Nov 3 · Round 5	1–0

Source: Lichess broadcasts

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Tournaments

Aarav Sarbalia Wins 2026 Karnataka State Blitz Championship

Aarav Sarbalia won the 2026 Karnataka State Blitz Championship with a perfect score of 9/9. He also finished as the runner-up in the state's recent rapid championship.

Sources: ChessBase India · Nov 3 · 15:01

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Tournaments

GM Rogelio Antonio Jr. Wins FIDE World Senior Blitz 50+ Gold

Grandmaster Rogelio Antonio Jr. won the 50+ gold medal at the FIDE World Senior Blitz Championship. The tournament was held in Gallipoli, Hungary.

Sources: facebook.com · Nov 3 · 21:00

Chess world

Amelia Brown Crowned Namibia U16 Girls National Chess Champion

Amelia Brown has been named the Namibia U16 Girls' National Chess Champion. The tournament took place in Swakopmund.

Sources: youtube.com · Nov 3 · 15:01

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