The 2026 World Youth Championships in Spain have come to a close, with 721 players from 82 countries competing for the world titles across 12 age categories. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan topped the medal standings with 7 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals! 🥇 Girls U7: 🇰🇿 Leila Aldazharova | 🇰🇿 Alima Akimkhan | 🇨🇦 Echo Heming Fang 🥇 Open U7: 🇰🇿 Makar Chernyshov | 🇵🇱 Ignacy Mongay Miland | Daniil Aslanov 🥇 Girls U9: 🇰🇿 Amaliya Yedresheva | Varvara Volkova | 🇫🇮 Stella Zhu 🥇 Open U9: 🇺🇦 Myron Netrebka | 🇺🇿 Sayfuddin Erkinboev | 🇵🇱 Wiktor Stankowski 🥇 Girls U11: 🇰🇿 Milana Filippova | Alexandra Aymerich Sazonova | 🇺🇿 Husnorakhon Khusnitdinova 🥇 Open U11: 🇰🇿 Amirzhan Anetov | 🇺🇿 Akbar Mustafakulov | 🇰🇿 Rauan Bakhyt 🥇 Girls U13: 🇺🇿 Lazizabonu Komiljonova | 🇺🇿 Sarvinoz Begmuratova | 🇷🇴 Maria Anistoroaei 🥇 Open U13: 🇰🇿 Danis Kuandykuly | 🇪🇬 Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed | 🇰🇿 Alimzhan Zhauynbay 🥇 Girls U15: 🇲🇳 Batkhishigt Enkhnamuun | 🇻🇳 Nguyen Bao Linh Vu | 🇰🇿 Aiaru Altynbek 🥇 Open U15: 🇰🇿 Aldiyar Zhauynbay | 🇰🇿 Zharas Aldiyar | 🇻🇳 Manh Duc Nguyen 🥇 Girls U17: 🇲🇳 Batpelden Buyankhishig | 🇬🇪 Kesaria Mgeladze | 🇰🇿 Mariya Kholyavko 🥇 Open U17: 🇱🇹 Zanas Nainys | 🇪🇸 Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia | 🇪🇸 Iago Fernandez Ramos 👏 Congratulations to all the young champions and medallists! 🔗 Read the full report: fide.com/kazakhstan-dominate… 📷 Javier Garrido

The ambition is clear. The next challenge awaits. 👑 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov will challenge reigning World Champion 🇮🇳 Gukesh D for the ultimate title in chess. ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

The moment it all became real. ❤️🏆 🇮🇳 Gukesh D left the venue as World Champion and shared a big hug with his dad, Dr. Rajinikanth. Next month, Gukesh returns to defend his world title against 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov. ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

Happy birthday to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, the seventh-highest-rated player in chess history! 🎂♟️ The French grandmaster achieved a peak rating of 2819 and won the World Blitz Championship in 2021. Wishing @Vachier_Lagrave a wonderful birthday and many more successes ahead! 🎉

🤩♟ Where chess meets its fans: Join side activities of the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match The Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026, taking place in Geneva from 22 November to 12 December, is the most important chess event of the year. Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and challenger Javokhir Sindarov will battle for the crown and the title of World Champion. But this three-week event is about more than the very pinnacle of professional chess. It is also a celebration of the game itself, bringing together players, fans, and future champions. Every recent World Championship has featured a rich programme of side events, and Geneva will be no exception. 🎫 You can find all the information and registration details at: tickets.fide.com/en/events #GukeshSindarov

✨ Shop the FIDE online store and enjoy 20% off all items in the FIDE Events section with the promo code 'Samarkand2026' Use the code at checkout and get your favourites for less! 🛍️ Shop now: shop.fide.com/collections/fi… #FIDEShop #Chess

🇮🇳 Gukesh and 🇺🇿 Sindarov met before. But at the Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026, the stakes have never been higher 🤩 ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12 *Head-to-head results since 2018. #GukeshSindarov

This is how we’ll always remember Danya – witty, full of energy, and incredibly talented. In this video, he impersonates two incredible chess players. One year ago today, we lost Daniel Naroditsky. A heartbreaking loss for the entire chess world. Forever in our hearts ❤️

A little throwback to the 5-second challenge with 🇮🇳 Gukesh and 🇺🇿 Sindarov! ⏱️ ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

♟🇨🇾 FIDE President Timur Turlov (@TurlovforChess) meets Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia FIDE President Timur Turlov met with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on 19 October. The meeting focused on the rapid development of chess in Cyprus, future plans, and how the country’s experience could contribute to FIDE’s wider efforts to strengthen chess ecosystems around the world. Turlov was joined by Evgenii Tiapkin, CEO of Freedom24. Read more: fide.com/fide-president-timu…

Pause to pick your player! 👀 🇮🇳 Gukesh or 🇺🇿 Sindarov? Who did you get? ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

FIDE’s Chess in Education Commission has announced its courses for October–December 2026, offering training opportunities for teachers and lecturers, both online and in person. ♟️ Explore the upcoming courses and find out how to register! 🔗 Read the full article: fide.com/fide-chess-in-educa…

The world knows 🇮🇳 Gukesh D as a World Champion. But for his mother, the greatest achievement is becoming an even greater person. ❤️ As he prepares to defend his title against 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov, these words offer a glimpse into the values behind the champion. ♟️ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

Who became a Grandmaster younger? 👀 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov was the second-youngest Grandmaster in chess history — until 🇮🇳 Gukesh D came along and took his place! Today, they rank sixth and fourth, respectively, among the youngest Grandmasters in history. Next month, they face each other for the ultimate title in chess. 👑 ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

Olympiad qualification spots for 2027 World Cup and Women’s World Cup announced ❗FIDE announces the allocation of qualification spots for the 2027 FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup, based on the results of the Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan. ♟️ FIDE is pleased to announce the allocation of qualification spots for the 2027 FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup, based on the results of the Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. These prestigious tournaments will showcase top players who have earned their places through exceptional performances at the Olympiad, alongside those who qualify via other pathways. ℹ️ More info: fide.com/olympiad-qualificat…

From winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament to the biggest challenge of his career. ♟🏆 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov will face reigning World Champion 🇮🇳 Gukesh D in the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 next month. 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen finished the final game of the 2016 World Championship (tiebreaks) with a brilliant queen sacrifice to defeat Sergey Karjakin and retain his World Championship title. 👑♟️ The Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 will see reigning World Champion Gukesh D 🇮🇳 face challenger Javokhir Sindarov 🇺🇿 next month. 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12, 2026 #GukeshSindarov

♟ One move can change everything in the World Championships U7-U17   As the 2026 World U7-U17 Chess Championships reach the halfway point, the tension is mounting across all age categories. With six rounds completed and five still to play, every half-point matters, and the pressure is becoming increasingly evident as young players face the challenge of balancing ambition with nerves.   Read more: fide.com/one-move-can-change…   📷 Javier Garrido

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🗓♟ We know what you've been waiting for! 🇮🇳 Gukesh D vs Javokhir Sindarov 🇺🇿 🏆 Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 November 24 – December 12 #GukeshSindarov