The Baku Open - 2026 International Chess Festival will take place in the capital, Baku, from April 28 to May 6.

Qatar has kicked off the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025, hosting the elite global chess event in Doha until December 30. The tournament brings together top players from around the world to compete for four world titles in both men's and women's rapid and blitz categories.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has allowed Russian and Belarusian youth chess players to compete under their national flags and anthems in international tournaments, the organization announced on December 14.

Azerbaijani chess players are preparing to compete at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025, set to take place in Doha, Qatar.

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen quit a major tournament after being informed that he could not wear jeans.

Azerbaijan achieved an impressive 4-0 victory over Switzerland in the Women’s section of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024, currently being held in Budapest, Hungary.

Azerbaijan's chess teams are maintaining their impressive run at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest.

Azerbaijan's chess teams began their campaigns strongly at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, securing two victories, News.Az reports.

Azerbaijani chess teams made a strong start at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest, Hungary.