11/10/2026 – FIDE President Timur Turlov visited the World Senior Chess Championship in Vrnjačka Banja, where nearly 400 players from 65 countries are competing across four sections. During his visit, Turlov met Serbian officials to discuss future chess cooperation and international events, before addressing the players ahead of round six. Galina Strutinskaya leads the Women 65+ section with a perfect score, while Kiril Georgiev and Pavel Kotsur share the Open 50+ lead. | Photos: FIDE

11/6/2026 – The 2026 FIDE World Senior Chess Championships are taking place in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, from 3 to 14 November. A total of 385 players from 65 federations are competing for four world titles, divided into the open and women's 50+ and 65+ categories. Among the participants are legendary grandmasters Pia Cramling, Kiril Georgiev, Zurab Sturua and former women's world champion Nona Gaprindashvili. Each tournament consists of 11 rounds. | Photo: FIDE