Our August issue is out and available from @ChessAndBridge! On the cover it had to be @Chess_Fest! Inside, @TelegraphChess on the @FIDE_chess election, @JonathanArnott on a match and 2 norms in Sheffield, @GreenBGambit on ratings, and John Henderson on the Immortal Enigma! #chess

See you today in Coventry!

Coventry, we’re coming! 🎉 Join us for a FREE day of chess, family fun and activities in Broadgate this Saturday 25 July. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, there’s something for everyone! 📍 Broadgate 🕙 10am–2pm @CoventryRocks @Familyfuninbham

Bodhana Sivanandan makes history by defeating 🇫🇷 Marc'Andria Maurizzi! 🌟 With this incredible win, she becomes the youngest girl ever to beat a 2600+ Grandmaster, surpassing the record previously held by Judit Polgár🔥 ♟ Bodhana Sivanandan 1-0 Marc'Andria Maurizzi, Dole Open, Round 1

Today! Get there if you can.

One week later and we’re still smiling.💙 Show us another event where children, complete beginners, club players, grandmasters, families and people of all ages come together to enjoy the same game. We’ll wait. 😉 ChessFest is all about bringing people together through chess!

More '@ChessFest action on Sunday - this time in Liverpool!

♟️ Thousands of chess enthusiasts gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on 12 July for ChessFest 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration of the game that welcomed players of all ages and abilities. From beginner lessons and giant chess sets to simultaneous exhibitions and the chance to challenge titled players, the one-day festival showcased chess as a game that brings communities together. Congratulations to everyone who took part in making ChessFest another memorable celebration of chess! 🌍 Video: @Chess_Fest #ChessFest

What’s the biggest chessboard you’ve ever played on? Ours takes over Trafalgar Square. Here’s a look at the Giant Speed Chess Challenge from ChessFest, where every move had to be made at lightning speed! ⚡ Organised by @schoolschess and proudly supported by @xtxmarkets

Great to again help with the simuls at @Chess_Fest today! Lovely to see Trafalgar Square so full of chess, fun and positivity. Big kudos to @schoolschess, @TelegraphChess and @xtxmarkets for making it all happen. Even Cape Verde fans could be spotted queuing! #chess

How many games can you keep track of at once? 🤯♟️ Bodhana Sivanandan makes it look effortless during her simultaneous display at ChessFest. Organised by @schoolschess and proudly supported by @xtxmarkets

The best thing about ChessFest? Seeing strangers become opponents, and opponents become friends. Come and enjoy a casual game in the heart of London. Organised by @schoolschess and proudly supported by @xtxmarkets

It’s a party on the giant chess board in Trafalgar Square! 🎉

One and only @GothamChess has a message for you! If you’re heading to ChessFest today, you’ve got a warm welcome from the world’s biggest chess creator! 📍 Trafalgar Square 🕛 12:00–7:00pm 🎟️ Free enty Organised by @schoolschess and proudly supported by @xtxmarkets

Can you win without seeing the board? 👀♟️ Take on the Blindfold Master Challenge with @GMGawain and @stuthefox. Memory and calculation are put to the ultimate test. ♟️ Organised by @schoolschess and proudly sponsored by @xtxmarkets #ChessFest #BlindfoldChess #Chess

The chess pieces are coming to life in Trafalgar Square. 🦊🦉🦌 Take a seat and enjoy the show! Who’s your favourite character? ♟️ Organised by @schoolschess and proudly sponsored by @xtxmarkets #ChessFest