The FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2026 commenced today in Vrnjačka Banja, the Serbian capital of chess and tourism. The event has brought together 385 players from 65 national federations, including 44 Grandmasters (GMs) and 8 Women Grandmasters (WGMs). The championship is held in two age groups – 50+ and 65+ – across Open and Women’s sections. All fo
FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2026 begins in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia
The FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2026 commenced today in Vrnjačka Banja, the Serbian capital of chess and tourism. The event has brought together 385 players from 65 national federations, including 44 Grandmasters (GMs) and 8 Women Grandmasters (WGMs). The championship is held in two age groups – 50+ and 65+ – across Open and Women’s sections. All fo