Istanbul to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026

Istanbul, Türkiye, will welcome the world’s elite chess players this December as the host city of the 2026 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, one of the most anticipated events on the international chess calendar. Freedom Holding Corp., FIDE’s strategic partner since 2023, has become the general sponsor of the event. As part of the 2026 cooperation ag