Upcoming Chess Events
Major chess tournaments and championships in 2025-2026
Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025
Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands
super-tournament
January 10-26, 2025
The 87th edition of the prestigious tournament featuring the world's top grandmasters.
Prize Pool: €130,000
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2025
Toronto, Canada
championship
March 15 - April 5, 2025
Eight top players compete for the right to challenge the World Champion.
Prize Pool: €500,000
World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
Dubai, UAE
rapid
December 25-30, 2025
The world's premier rapid and blitz chess championship.
Prize Pool: $1,000,000
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Registration Open
London Chess Classic 2025
London, UK
super-tournament
December 1-10, 2025
The UK's premier chess tournament and final leg of the Grand Chess Tour.
Prize Pool: $300,000
World Chess Championship 2026
Madrid, Spain
championship
November 10-30, 2026
The ultimate chess showdown for the World Championship title.
Prize Pool: €2,000,000
Prague Chess Festival 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
open
June 7-17, 2025
A prestigious tournament featuring multiple events for players of all levels.
Prize Pool: €100,000
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Registration Open
Events are subject to change. Please check official websites for the most up-to-date information.
