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6Friendship Festival Off to a Tremendous Start in Slovenia!
The inaugural Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival is officially underway and opening day exceeded expectations! Players from more than 30 countries gathered in Radenci, Slovenia, for the start of what is quickly becoming one of Europe’s premier international chess festivals. With world-class competition, educational programs, and a spirit of global friendship, the Festival is already proving that chess truly knows no borders. Read the Opening Day highlights and see why this exciting new tradition is off to such a strong start.
Record 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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