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.
The championships, traditionally held during the final week of the year from 25 (arrivals) to 30 December, will bring together hundreds of players from across the globe to compete for four world titles in the Open and Women’s Rapid and Blitz events.
Additional information, including the official venue, tournament regulations, and registration details, will be published shortly.