FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026: Top 10 Teams to Watch in Samarkand
by The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad is set to turn Samarkand into the centre of world chess from September 15–27, 2026. The Open competition begins on …
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FIDE Federation Rankings – May 2026: What the Numbers Reveal About Global Chess Powerhouses
The FIDE Federation Rankings (May 2026) provide a macro view of chess strength across nations. Unlike individual rankings, federation rankings measure the collective strength, depth, …
Top 100 FIDE Chess Players – February 2026 Key Insights Shaping Modern Chess
The February 2026 Top 100 chess rankings offer more than just names and ratings—they reveal how global chess is evolving. From the continued reign of …
Chess Players and Birthdays in the month of June!
ChessBox wishes all chess players who have birthdays in the month of June (the list is work in progress) : June 1: Alexander Khalifman (born …
Alireza Firouzja: Tactical Chess Champion
Alireza Firouzja was born on June 18, 2003, in Iran. He started playing chess at a young age and quickly showed exceptional skills. He received …
Top 200 Men FIDE Chess Ranking Countries February 2023
Here is the complete list of the top 200 male chess-playing nations as determined by FIDE. The list is produced using the average of each …
Top 200 FIDE Rated Chess Federations 2023
These top 200 federations have made a positive impact on the chess community by helping players, hosting competitions, and advancing the sport. Many of these …
Top 100 Countrywise Chess Ranking Dec 22 by FIDE
Top 100 countries/federations worldwise chess rankings given by FIDE basis average rating of 10 players (updated december 2022) 1 Russia 2739 2 United States of …
Countries and GrandMasters in Chess
List of top countries with highest number of Chess Grandmasters and International masters (source: FIDE) Country with highest number of grandmasters: Russia Top 5 countries …
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Vs Ding Liren at Candidates Chess Tournament 2020 round 02
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (MVL) won with white pieces against Ding Liren, the game started with Nimzo Indian Defence – Morphy variation. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave is a 29 …