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Chess Party in Stockholm 2026 is a two-day chess festival at Avicii Arena, April 17th & 18th, bringing chess to the people where absolutely everyone is invited – from new beginners to experienced players, Grand Masters, Super GM’s and people just interested and curious about chess wanting to see and learn how to play in a fun way. Children, youngsters, families and adults and participants from all over the world are more than welcome.

Humpy Koneru made her final decision to withdraw from the Candidates 2026 today, “After deep reflection, I have taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. No event, no matter how important, can come before personal safety and well-being. Despite the assurances provided, I do not feel fully secure under the current circumstances. This is a painful but necessary decision, and I stand by it.”

Humpy Koneru withdrew from the Candidates Chess 2026 in Cyprus over Iran-Israel-USA war safety concerns. Earlier this week she stated for HT, “It just doesn’t make any sense. It’s dangerous to travel anywhere near West Asia at this point when there’s so much tension and uncertainty. The war started around a fortnight ago, it’s still ongoing and the tournament is less than two weeks away. I don’t think any official body would dare host an event in the region at this point.”

The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 will take place from February 25 to March 06 in Prague, Czech Republic. This tournament has 4 categories – Masters, Challengers, Futures, and Open. The Open section is a 9-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 90 min/40 moves +30 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from the Czech Republic, check out The European Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 will take place from February 25 to March 06 in Prague, Czech Republic. This tournament has 4 categories – Masters, Challengers, Futures, and Open. The Futures section is a 10-player round robin tournament with a time control of 90 min/40 moves +30 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from the Czech Republic, check out The European Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 will take place from February 25 to March 06 in Prague, Czech Republic. This tournament has 4 categories – Masters, Challengers, Futures, and Open. The Challengers section is a 10-player round robin tournament with a time control of 90 min/40 moves +30 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from the Czech Republic, check out The European Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 will take place from February 25 to March 06 in Prague, Czech Republic. This tournament has 4 categories – Masters, Challengers, Futures, and Open. The Masters section is a 10-player round robin tournament with a time control of 90 min/40 moves +30 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from the Czech Republic, check out The European Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship will take place from January 28 to January 29 in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. This tournament has 12 age categories – Under 18, Girls Under 18, Under 16, Girls Under 16, Under 14, Girls Under 14, Under 12, Girls Under 12, Under 10, Girls Under 10, Under 8, Girls Under 8. The Girls Under 8 section is a 9-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 15 min + 10 sec/move.

The 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship will take place from January 28 to January 29 in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. This tournament has 12 age categories – Under 18, Girls Under 18, Under 16, Girls Under 16, Under 14, Girls Under 14, Under 12, Girls Under 12, Under 10, Girls Under 10, Under 8, Girls Under 8. The Under 8 section is a 9-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 15 min + 10 sec/move.

The 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship will take place from January 28 to January 29 in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. This tournament has 12 age categories – Under 18, Girls Under 18, Under 16, Girls Under 16, Under 14, Girls Under 14, Under 12, Girls Under 12, Under 10, Girls Under 10, Under 8, Girls Under 8. The Girls Under 10 section is a 9-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 15 min + 10 sec/move.