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Istanbul named host of world rapid and blitz chess championships
FIDE announced the December 2026 championships will include open and women’s events in both formats.
By Mira Vale
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Istanbul will host the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in December 2026, the International Chess Federation announced on October 29.
The championships will include open and women’s competitions in both rapid and blitz, according to FIDE’s announcement. Four world titles will be awarded across those events.
In its October announcement, the federation said information about the venue, regulations and registration would be published later. The announcement described the championships as a future event in the Turkish city.
What we don't know yet
- The October 29 announcement said venue, regulations and registration details would follow; their later status was not checked.
- Has the source corrected these figures or published a substantive update?
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International Chess Federation (FIDE) · Oct 28, 2026
Istanbul to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026FIDE names Istanbul as the December 2026 host and describes open and women’s rapid and blitz events.