🤔 What was the last TV show the top chess players watched? 📺 Watch the video to find out! 👀

On the margins of the 2026 Baku World Championships, International Judo Federation President Mr Marius Vizer met with FIDE President Mr Timur Turlov. FIDE, the International Chess Federation, is the worldwide governing body for chess. The meeting brought together the leaders of two major international organisations, each committed to the development of its discipline across all continents and to the promotion of educational sporting values. The exchange offered an opportunity to discuss the shared role of international federations in supporting athletes, strengthening their global communities and using sport as a force for dialogue, respect and co-operation. @FIDE_chess

♟🇰🇿 President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (@TokayevKZ) received newly elected FIDE President Timur Turlov (@TurlovforChess) and congratulated him on his election to lead the International Chess Federation. During the meeting, the sides discussed the development of chess in Kazakhstan, the country’s growing role in the international chess community, and further cooperation between FIDE and the Kazakhstan Chess Federation. Read more: fide.com/president-of-kazakh…

FIDE World Senior Team Championships 2027: Registration opens ✨ FIDE, the German Chess Federation (DSB) and LandesSchachverband Sachsen-Anhalt e. V. invite all FIDE member federations and eligible teams to participate in the World Senior Team Chess Championships taking place in Magdeburg, 🇩🇪 Germany from March 31 (arrival) to April 11 (departure) 2027. ♟️ The event will feature four categories: Age 50+ Open, Age 50+ Women, Age 65+ Open, and Age 65+ Women. ❗ Registration opens on October 10, 2026 More info: fide.com/fide-world-senior-t…

FIDE World U7-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026 Egypt: Registration continues ♟️ The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Egyptian Chess Federation are pleased to invite all the member federations to the 2026 FIDE World U7-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships. The event will take place in Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬, from December 8 (arrival) to December 15 (departure), 2026. 🔸 The participants will compete across six age categories: Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, and Under 17, with separate Open and Girls sections. ❗The registration deadline is November 1, 2026. ℹ️ More info: fide.com/fide-world-u7-u17-r…

Happy Birthday to Levon Aronian! 🎂🎉 With a peak rating of 2830 (March 2014), Levon reached World No. 2, and his peak rating remains the fourth-highest in chess history. He is also a two-time FIDE World Cup winner and a three-time FIDE Chess Olympiad team gold medalist. ♟🏆 Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more successes ahead, Levon! 🥳 📷 Michal Walusza / FIDE

♟ FIDE Announces Open Call for Commission Nominations Following the election of the new FIDE leadership, we are entering a new chapter of our work – building on what has been achieved, continuing the projects that have proven successful, and developing new initiatives that can make FIDE and chess even more effective, innovative, and impactful. FIDE Commissions and Committees play a vital role in this process. Their expertise, commitment, and connection with the chess community are essential to turning our strategic priorities into meaningful action. With this in mind, FIDE is launching an open process for nominations to all non-elected positions within FIDE Commissions/Committees. Read more: fide.com/fide-announces-open…

In 2024, 🇮🇳 @DGukesh realised a dream – becoming the World Champion! 👑 In a little over a month, he’ll battle Challenger 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov for the title at the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026. 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Game dates: November 24–December 12 #GukeshSindarov

A medal. A smile. A memory for life 🤩 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov received his individual bronze medal for his performance on Board 2 at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad – presented by his grandfather, Komil Sindarov, Vice President of the Uzbekistan Chess Federation. #ChessOlympiad

✨ The real power of chess to change the world begins when students apply the lessons learned through the game to make an impact in their communities. At Menlo-Atherton High School in California, USA 🇺🇸, students have taken this concept to the next level. ♟️ Organized by FM Shawnak Shivakumar and Axel Pilette, the chess club focuses on community service. The students founded ChessGuru, a non-profit where they serve as volunteer instructors to provide chess education to underserved local schools. Their commitment to community service and using chess as an educational tool helped them secure a FIDE Gold School Award in 2025.🏅 "In our school, chess is not just a game — it’s a tool for equity, dignity, and personal growth. From special needs inclusion to national community outreach, our program is rooted in the belief that strategic thinking belongs to everyone." 🔸 ChessGuru currently partners with over 17 Title I schools across the country, bringing structured instruction, resources, and mentorship to more than 500 underserved students who previously lacked access to formal chess education. Through virtual classrooms and local coaches trained with their materials, the program actively reduces geographic and economic barriers. This includes in-person instruction in local Title I schools. The initiative is deeply intentional about using chess to cultivate social responsibility and independent thinking. Specific activities include: - “Give Before You Take” Week: Players must teach or mentor a beginner before participating in tournaments. - Reflection Journals: Players document sportsmanship, risk-taking, and emotional growth after matches. - Peer Arbitration: Older students mediate game disputes among younger learners to practice ethical reasoning. - Community Service Coaching: Varsity team members log weekly hours teaching at partner schools, combining leadership with community impact. 🔹 Chess is routinely used to cultivate emotional intelligence, patience, and executive function. Through gameplay and analysis, students practice emotional regulation, learn to evaluate delayed outcomes, and develop resilience in the face of mistakes. These life skills apply across all academic subjects and social situations". Menlo-Atherton has built an organizational structure so students can continue this commitment to service after leaders graduate, ensuring long-term stability. The students are fully applying their social commitment to chess, and it is inspiring to see young leaders enjoy chess at school while recognizing its potential to impact communities. 👏 Kudos to the amazing students of the chess club at Menlo-Atherton High School! Know an educational chess project making a difference? ✉️ Share it with us at socialmedia@fide.com #EducationalChess2026 #EveryLessonCounts

❤️ Lots of fans had the chance to meet the World Champion and the Challenger at the FIDE Chess Olympiad! If you could take a photo with one of them, who would you pick?🤔 #ChessOlympiad #GukeshSindarov

“People really love chess in our country. I’m proud to be Uzbek and play for this nation.” - Javokhir Sindarov 🇺🇿 #ChessOlympiad

🇹🇷 Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and 🇺🇸 Alice Lee are the top junior and top girl this month! 🔥♟️ 🌍 Presenting the top Juniors & Girls from around the world in the October #FIDERating list! (Junior = player eligible for the U-20 category)

♟ From Tsaghkadzor to Grand Final: European Schools Chess Champions crowned amidst cultural celebration The curtain fell on the World Schools Team Championship Europe 2026. After four days of intense competition, brilliant sacrifices, and unparalleled teamwork, the young chess champions were crowned in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. 🇧🇾 Gymnasium No. 50 of Minsk (Belarus) established their dominance from the opening round. Starting with back-to-back 4–0 clean sweeps, they held a firm grasp on the number-one spot. Led by Board 1 star Damir Bulgak and Board 4 standout Katrina Yakovleva, the Belarusian squad never let their grip slip, successfully turning away all challengers to finish with a flawless, undefeated record. Their first-place finish officially secures their slot in the prestigious global Grand Final this December. Coming into the event as the top-seeded team by average rating, 🇱🇻 Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 (Latvia) confidently navigated eight rounds, losing only to the champions and winning all their other encounters. Powered by Daniel Beniosev’s unbeaten run on Board 2, the Latvians easily defended their position down the stretch to lock up the silver medals. 🇬🇪 LEPL Georgia, Kutaisi Andria Razmadze Physico secured the third position in a tough competition with the local team from Armenia. Read more: fide.com/from-tsaghkadzor-to… @ischoolchess

🔥 The tension was already in the air! From the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand to the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 in Geneva – the story continues. 🇮🇳 Gukesh D and 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov will meet again, this time with the world title at stake. ♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026 📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🗓 Game dates: November 24–December 12 📷 Michal Walusza, Rafal Oleksiewicz/FIDE #GukeshSindarov

♟ Road to Weissenhaus 2027: Freestyle Friday is back The race to the 2027 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship is back on. Freestyle Friday, the weekly online tournament on Chess.com, returns this Friday, October 2, streamed live on the Freestyle Chess YouTube channel, Chess.com and DAZN, with a direct ticket to Weissenhaus on the line in both the Open and the Women’s fields. Read more: fide.com/road-to-weissenhaus…

♟ WSTC Europe Day 3: Competitions, tactical masterclasses and high-altitude adventures in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor The third day of the European Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 elevated the competitive intensity to new heights in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. With the tournament crossing into its critical second half, Rounds 5 and 6 delivered a captivating blend of strategic competition on the top boards and heartfelt camaraderie off them. As the top players continued their unstoppable runs, the race for the Grand Final slots became an absolute thriller. Read more: fide.com/wstc-europe-day-3-c… @ischoolchess

♟ “Theory and Practice of Chess Education” conference begins in 🇦🇲 Tsaghkadzor Alongside the 2026 World Schools Chess Championship – Europe, the International Scientific Conference “Theory and Practice of Chess Education” officially commenced in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, running from October 1–2, 2026. Serving as a cornerstone event during this pivotal year for chess education, the conference brought together experts to discuss cutting-edge tools and methodologies. The primary objective is to explore innovative approaches and establish strategies for implementing chess across various educational settings globally. Read more: fide.com/theory-and-practice… @ischoolchess @FIDEschoolChess