Chess lovers

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

The 6th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners will take place on October 13–15, 2026, bringing together incarcerated players from around the world for three days of international online competition.

This year’s championship is set to establish a new participation record, with 140 teams from 56 countries registered for the event. The competition will feature men’s, women’s and youth sections, with teams competing across multiple groups and time zones.

Organised by FIDE and the Cook County (Chicago, IL, USA) Sheriff’s Office, the championship demonstrates how chess can be used as an educational and social tool in correctional facilities. Since the first Intercontinental Championship in 2021, the initiative has expanded across six continents, promoting critical thinking, emotional control, teamwork and skills that can support reintegration into society.

One of the most successful actions of FIDE Social Commission

Press release by FIDE: https://www.fide.com/record-field-set-for-6th-intercontinental-chess-championship-for-prisoners/

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

😮 Upset Alert! The youngest and lowest seeded FM Megan Althea Paragua, niece of Filipino GM Mark Paragua, stuns four-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, Defending champion and US No. 1-rated female player WGM Carissa Yip huge win in Round 2 and currently with 2 winning streak in the ongoing 2026 U.S. Women Chess Championship! 🇵🇭🇺🇸