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6KCF Friendship Festival Concludes in Spectacular Fashion
The inaugural Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival concluded after an unforgettable 11 days of world-class competition, education, and international camaraderie. Chinese Grandmaster Xu Xiangyu captured the Open title, capping one of the strongest international tournaments ever held in Slovenia. The festival welcomed more than 650 participants from around the world and featured the European Trainers Conference, Kasparov Day, youth competitions, and an international chess camp. Read the full recap on ChessBase: KCF Friendship Festival ConcludesRecord 601 Players Compete at 2026 All-Girls National Chess Championships
A record-breaking 601 girls from 39 states gathered in Chicago for the 21st Annual All-Girls National Chess Championships, marking a historic moment for scholastic chess. The event showcased the rapid growth of girls’ participation in the game, and the rising generation of future champions. To read more about it, click here.
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