FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026

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πŸ”ΈPrestigious team chess championships that brings together top professional players
πŸ‡­πŸ‡°β€œM” Mark: Mind‑sports Chess Event in Hong KongπŸŽ–
πŸ—“16 - 22 June 2026
πŸ†β‚¬500,000 Prize Pool
πŸ”—https://worldrapidblitzteams2026.fide.com/

β™ŸοΈ One month on, we're still reliving the unforgettable moments from the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championshi...
27/07/2026

β™ŸοΈ One month on, we're still reliving the unforgettable moments from the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026.

From world-class grandmasters battling for the team titles to rising talents and passionate amateurs making their mark, Hong Kong welcomed an incredible week of chess that brought together players from across the globe.

πŸ† Congratulations once again to all team champions, board prize winners, and amateur winners for their outstanding performances.

Thank you to every player, captain, arbiter, volunteer, partner and fan who made this championship such a memorable celebration of chess.

Here's to many more unforgettable moments over the board. β™ŸοΈ

πŸ† FIDE WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026: THE ULTIMATE WRAP-UP! πŸ‘‘ The history books are officially closed on an unforgettab...
22/06/2026

πŸ† FIDE WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026: THE ULTIMATE WRAP-UP! πŸ‘‘

The history books are officially closed on an unforgettable week of elite, world-class chess at Queen Elizabeth Stadium! The pieces have settled, the clocks have stopped, and after days of mind-bending strategy and heart-stopping time scrambles, the definitive champions of both the Rapid and Blitz disciplines have been crowned!

⏱️ THE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
πŸ₯‡ CHAMPION: Dragon Chilling
πŸ₯ˆ 1st Runner-Up: Endgame.AI
πŸ₯‰ 2nd Runner-Up: Uzbekistan

⚑️ THE RAPID CHAMPIONSHIPS
πŸ₯‡ CHAMPION: Dragon Chilling
πŸ₯ˆ 1st Runner-Up: Team MGD1
πŸ₯‰ 2nd Runner-Up: Hexamind Chess Team


This incredible tournament would not have been possible without you. A huge thank you to the players for their brilliant chess, the behind-the-scenes crew and arbiters for their flawless work, and the amazing fans at Queen Elizabeth Stadium and worldwide for their electric energy. You all made history with us in Hong Kong! πŸ‡­πŸ‡°β™ŸοΈπŸ™Œ

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πŸ† THE AMATEUR CUP CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN CROWNED! πŸ‘‘ The ultimate showdown has officially concluded at Queen Elizabeth Sta...
22/06/2026

πŸ† THE AMATEUR CUP CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN CROWNED! πŸ‘‘

The ultimate showdown has officially concluded at Queen Elizabeth Stadium, and we have our FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup Champions! These teams left everything on the boards, navigating intense time scrambles and brilliant tactical traps to claim their glory. Huge congratulations to our top finishers:

πŸ₯‡ CHAMPION: Golden Stars
πŸ₯ˆ 1st Runner-Up: Bosoo Noyon
πŸ₯‰ 2nd Runner-Up: Hong Kong Young Dragons

A massive shoutout and thank you to every single player, captain, and supporter who made this Amateur Cup an absolute spectacle. The depth of talent, passion, and sportsmanship on display over the last few days has been nothing short of inspiring for the local Hong Kong chess community and fans worldwide! πŸ™Œβ™ŸοΈ

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⚑️ BLITZ UPDATE: THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOP 8 ARE LOCKED! πŸ“Š An absolutely blistering day of speed chess has officially conclud...
20/06/2026

⚑️ BLITZ UPDATE: THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOP 8 ARE LOCKED! πŸ“Š

An absolutely blistering day of speed chess has officially concluded at Queen Elizabeth Stadium. After a gruelling marathon of 11 intense preliminary rounds followed immediately by the high-stakes Top 16 knockout matches, the field has been decisively cut in half.

The group stages and the first wave of single-elimination battles are overβ€”leaving only 8 teams standing to fight for the ultimate world crown tomorrow. Here are the magnificent 8 teams who survived today's gauntlet and secured their tickets to tomorrow’s grand finale:

Quarter Finals Matchup:
WR Chess vs Uzbekistan
Mr Birdie and friends vs Dragon Chilling
Endgame.AI vs Team MGD1
Hexamind Chess Team vs Chessgurukul

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

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⚑️ AMATEUR CUP: THE FINALS ARE LOCKED AFTER RD. 9! πŸ“Š Nine punishing rounds of high-velocity chess are officially in the ...
20/06/2026

⚑️ AMATEUR CUP: THE FINALS ARE LOCKED AFTER RD. 9! πŸ“Š

Nine punishing rounds of high-velocity chess are officially in the books, and the atmosphere at Queen Elizabeth Stadium is absolutely electric! The preliminary gauntlet has finally concluded, completely shattering the leaderboard and filtering out the absolute best of the best.

The group stages are done. The dust has settled. The grid is locked.

We are officially down to the wire, and only the elite remain standing to battle for the ultimate crown in tomorrow's grand finale. Here are the Top 3 Powerhouses from Pool A and Pool B who survived the chaos of Round 9:

🌟 POOL A

1️⃣ Golden Stars
2️⃣ Team Sky
3️⃣ LE PETIT PRINCE

πŸ‰ POOL B

1️⃣ Bosoo Noyon
2️⃣ Hong Kong Young Dragons
3️⃣ Aton Chess

From this moment on, the safety net is gone and the margin for error is zero. Tomorrow, these heavyweight squads collide in a winner-take-all showdown to capture the historic cupβ€”right alongside the launch of the hyper-speed Blitz Championships! ⏱️πŸ”₯

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

Get Your Ticket Now : https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075/
⚠️ Note: To unlock the package discount, you must manually add the ticket for each individual day to your cart. The final discounted event pass price will automatically apply once all required days are in your cart!

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πŸ“Š AMATEUR CUP UPDATE: STANDINGS AFTER RD. 6 Six intense rounds of play are officially in the books for the World Team Am...
19/06/2026

πŸ“Š AMATEUR CUP UPDATE: STANDINGS AFTER RD. 6

Six intense rounds of play are officially in the books for the World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup. The battle for the leaderboard has been relentless, but as we cross the midway point at Queen Elizabeth Stadium, clear frontrunners are beginning to emerge in both brackets.

Here are the Top 3 Teams controlling Pool A and Pool B after a high-stakes Round 6 session:

🌟 POOL A
1️⃣ Golden Stars
2️⃣ Team Sky
3️⃣ LE PETIT PRINCE

πŸ‰ POOL B
1️⃣ Hong Kong Young Dragons
2️⃣ Bosoo Noyon
3️⃣ Aton Chess

With local squads defending their home turf and international contenders mounting a furious charge, the race to secure a playoff spot is coming down to the wire. Every single click of the clock from here on out matters. ⏱️πŸ’₯

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

Get Your Ticket Now : https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075/
⚠️ Note: To unlock the package discount, you must manually add the ticket for each individual day to your cart. The final discounted event pass price will automatically apply once all required days are in your cart!

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πŸ† THE RAPID CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN CROWNED! The rapid segment of the tournament has officially come to a thrilling conclusi...
19/06/2026

πŸ† THE RAPID CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN CROWNED!

The rapid segment of the tournament has officially come to a thrilling conclusion at Queen Elizabeth Stadium! After days of intense calculation, high-stakes time scrambles, and world-class strategy, we have our podium finishes.

Huge congratulations to our newly crowned champions and top finishers who fought relentlessly through every single round:

πŸ₯‡ CHAMPION: Dragon Chilling
πŸ₯ˆ 1st Runner-Up: Team MGD1
πŸ₯‰ 2nd Runner-Up: Hexamind Chess Team

A massive thank you to every single grandmaster and player who stepped up to the boards over the last few days. The level of chess on display was nothing short of spectacular, and your dedication and effort made this an unforgettable rapid tournament for fans in Hong Kong and around the world. πŸ™Œβ™ŸοΈ

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

Get Your Ticket Now : https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075/
⚠️ Note: To unlock the package discount, you must manually add the ticket for each individual day to your cart. The final discounted event pass price will automatically apply once all required days are in your cart!

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Day 2, CAPTURED 🎞️✨ Eight grueling rounds of elite, rapid-fire chess are officially in the books at Queen Elizabeth Stad...
18/06/2026

Day 2, CAPTURED 🎞️✨

Eight grueling rounds of elite, rapid-fire chess are officially in the books at Queen Elizabeth Stadium. The dust has settled on today's pairings, and a clear separation is beginning to form at the top of the field.

Following a high-stakes afternoon session that shifted the entire dynamic of the tournament, here are the Top 5 Teams currently commanding the Rapid leaderboard:

1️⃣ Dragon Chilling
2️⃣ Team MGD1
3️⃣ Barys
4️⃣ Kazchess
5️⃣ Mr Birdie and friends

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

Get Your Ticket Now : https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075/
⚠️ Note: To unlock the package discount, you must manually add the ticket for each individual day to your cart. The final discounted event pass price will automatically apply once all required days are in your cart!

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17/06/2026

Round 1 is in the books. The energy inside Queen Elizabeth Stadium was palpable today as international grandmasters launched their campaigns for the world title.

Sharp calculation, high-stakes time scrambles, and flawless ex*****on were on full display from the very first pairing.

FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 has arrived.

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

Get Your Ticket Now : https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075/
⚠️ Note: To unlock the package discount, you must manually add the ticket for each individual day to your cart. The final discounted event pass price will automatically apply once all required days are in your cart!

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16/06/2026

The countdown is officially OVER. β™ŸοΈπŸ”₯ Day 0 of the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 brought all the energy to Hong Kong!

Kicked off with an intense Press Conference featuring the grandmasters, but the absolute highlight of the day was watching World Champion Magnus Carlsen take on the next generation of local Hong Kong chess talent in an unforgettable session! πŸ§’βœ¨

SEE YOU at Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Who are you cheering for? πŸ‘‡

β™ŸοΈ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Date: 17 - 21 June 2026
πŸ“ Location: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong

Get Your Ticket Now : https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075/
⚠️ Note: To unlock the package discount, you must manually add the ticket for each individual day to your cart. The final discounted event pass price will automatically apply once all required days are in your cart!

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