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[ECU 2030 @ecu2030]

The Montenegro Chess Federation has officially signed its Statement of Support for the ECU 2030 team and ECU President Zurab Azmaiparashvili.

Signed today in Podgorica by Jovan Milovic, President of the Montenegro Chess Federation, the statement reflects the trust built through years of genuine partnership — joint initiatives, educational outreach, and the proud inclusion of Montenegrin players and officials in European chess events.

"A united, inclusive, and forward-looking European chess community is not just an ambition — it is already being built, federation by federation, player by player." — Montenegro Chess Federation

Federation by federation. The movement grows.
#ECU2030 #MontenegroChess #EuropeanChess #SupportECU2030

[Chess Topics @ChessTopics]

♟️ The RS Chess Open 2026 begins this weekend in Porto Alegre, Brazil! 🇧🇷

From June 4–7, players will battle across 7 classical rounds for R$ 30,000 in total prizes and 30 qualifying spots for the Brazilian Championship Final. 🏆

#Chess #RSChessOpen #Xadrez #PortoAlegre #ChessTournament

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https://t.co/scnkZHDjAq

[European Chess Union @ECUonline]

IM Sabrina Vega Gutierrez 🇪🇸 wins against IM Meri Arabidze 🇬🇪 and emerges as the sole leader of the European Women’s Chess Championship 2026! #chess #ewcc2026 ♟️

Sabrina Vega scores impressive 7/8 points and now holds a half-point lead over IM Eline Roebers 🇳🇱 and WFM Anastasiia Hnatyshyn 🇺🇦, who are on 6.5/8 points (each).

[Norway Chess @NorwayChess]

🇮🇳 Pragg does it again and again and again 😱🔥

#NorwayChess

[Federazione Scacchistica Italiana @federscacchi]

#scacchi Iniziato ieri ad Acqui Terme l'Europeo @ECUonline Seniores. La stella è ancora una volta la pluricampionessa del mondo georgiana Nona Gaprindashvili (in foto con il vicepresidente dell'Ecu Rapaire. Le ultime notizie: https://t.co/9rKerK0egi

[David Martínez @El_Divis]

🇪🇸 ¡SABRINA VEGA LÍDER EN SOLITARIO DEL EUROPEO FEMENINO!

A falta de solo 3 rondas, Sabrina encabeza la clasificación con 7 puntos de 8 y una actuación espectacular de 2616.

¡VAMOS SABRI!

🔗https://t.co/Ewc3CigUuj

[Women in Chess Foundation @womeninchess]

WICF has moved! 📍♟️

We are excited to announce that we have established our new headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

WICF will still continue to operate as a 501c3 in the USA, but on May 26th we officially became an non-profit in Austria, allowing us to expand our operations!

[Chess Topics @ChessTopics]

♟️ The Minneapolis Open 2026 moves to the Chess Castle in Edina this weekend (June 5-7)!

The 5-game Swiss event features 3 classical sections, a Saturday night Blitz Championship, and $8,120 in total prize funds.

📍Southdale Center in Edina
Space is limited as the field is capped at 160 players! 🏆

#Chess #MinneapolisOpen #ChessCastle #MinnesotaChess #ChessTournament

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https://t.co/HuXzsh4vzb

[European Chess Union @ECUonline]

European Junior U20 Chess Championship 2026 is set to take place from 5-16 August in Cetinje, Montenegro! #chess #EJCC2026 🏆

♟️The event will be played in two categories: Open U20 and Girls U20, with 9 swiss rounds in each competition, and the total prize fund of 15.000 EUR. The list of prizes including direct titles and qualification for FIDE World Junior U20 Chess Championship can be found in the official regulations of the event.

⏳ Registration is still open! Don't miss your chance to compete in Europe’s premier junior tournament!

🌐Official website of the event: https://t.co/GmtrHL07Jd
🔗Official invitation and detailed information: https://t.co/etPDoI75Xn

[Sussex Chess @SUChessTourneys]

Sussex University masters tournament is proud to have been included in the @ecfchess international series of 2026.

https://t.co/lfyeiZNWhb

You can register for the tournament in the link below:

Sussex University Masters:
 https://t.co/R7luVtd4AT

Checkout who has already registered here:

https://t.co/htywKcAb1s

@alexholowczak @EngChessTrack

[Norway Chess @NorwayChess]

WHAT A ROUND 🤯

🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza Firouzja in classical 💥 Alireza suffers his second classical loss in a row

🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen defeats Vincent Keymer in Armageddon ♟️
🇮🇳 Gukesh bounces back by beating tournament leader Wesley So in Armageddon ⚔️

At Norway Chess Women, 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva scores another classical victory, defeating Zhu Jiner and extending her lead at the top 🔥

🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh misses out on a classical win against Humpy Koneru but prevails in Armageddon, while 🇺🇦 Anna Muzychuk defeats Ju Wenjun in Armageddon 👏

#NorwayChess

📷 Norway Chess / Tor Nilssen

[Julesgambit @julesgambit]

Happy to share my role as Growth Marketing Manager at Duolingo. Excited to help grow the chess course! ♟️💚

[European Chess Union @ECUonline]

IM Meri Arabidze 🇬🇪 defeats 15-year-old WFM Anastasiia Hnatyshyn 🇺🇦 to stop the Ukrainian rising star's perfect run at the European Women's Chess Championship 2026! ♟️ #chess #ewcc2026

With today's Round 7 victory, 2023 European Champion IM Meri Arabidze caught Hnatyshyn at the top. The race for the crown remains open as we head into the next round with three co-leaders tied on 6/7 points each: Meri Arabidze 🇬🇪, Sabrina Vega Gutierrez 🇪🇸, and Anastasiia Hnatyshyn 🇺🇦!

[Susan Polgar @SusanPolgar]

2026 Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational

The 23rd Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational is here, bringing together the top young female players from all over the United States.

Important note: the event will be held online this year.

Dates:

● Main Event: Saturday, June 6 (6-round Swiss, 25+5)
● Playoff (Top 4): Sunday, June 7

Details:

● Platform: https://t.co/TQhOCaFCMu
● $1,500 scholarship prize fund
● Winner earns a 2026 SPICE Cup entry

Eligibility: U.S. girls born Jan 1, 2007 or later

More information can be found here:
https://t.co/wABTGzUPu9

Even though the event is online this year, we are looking forward to another exciting and competitive championship!

#SPFGI @chesscom

[Team Netherlands Esports @TeamNED_Esports]

Announcing Chess GM @GMBenjaminBok, who will represent the Netherlands at the first edition of the @ENC_EN! ♟️

We’ve received a direct invite to the tournament and will not have to play the qualifiers. See you all in November! 🇳🇱

👋 @enc_ar | #esportsnationscup | #esports #enc

[ECU 2030 @ecu2030]

Happy New Month! Wishing you a June full of new opportunities and good news!

Zurab Azmaiparashvili, joined by the ECU 2030 team members Lasse Ostebo Lovik and Prabitha Urwiler, visited Norway Chess – one of the world’s most prestigious and elite chess tournaments.

The main items in the meetings agenda were the cooperation between European elite tournaments, the European Super League, and expanding social and educational chess initiatives across Europe.
Read more: https://t.co/N8k0EXPEKf

Photos @ Norway Chess/ Michal Walusza & Prabitha Urwiler

[Chess Topics @ChessTopics]

♟️ The Montenegro Open & 2026 Mediterranean Chess Championships are coming to Budva! 🇲🇪

From July 4–11, players will battle across Classical, Rapid, and Blitz formats for a share of the €39,000 total prize fund. Open A features a €3,500 top prize! 🏆👑

#Chess #MontenegroOpen #MediterraneanChess #Budva2026 #ChessTournament

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https://t.co/LQUqmYAPQy

[Τheodoros Tsorbatzoglou @teotsorb]

Today's example from a Greek sports newspaper features two main front-page articles related to chess: one about the Champions League final and another about the Greek Prime Minister and an Olympiacos gift. Chess is gaining an audience among the most popular sports, and we are ready for the next step. With the support of the Super Foundation, which has many key contacts in this field, we will develop a special programme to reposition and enhance chess in the sports market. Stay tuned...

[Chess Topics @ChessTopics]

The Olympiacos Gambit! 🏆🏀♟️

A historic gift to PM Mitsotakis by @Olympiacos_BC coach Bartzokas might just be the opening gambit to bring the Chess Olympiad back to Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷♟️

With fans like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece is thinking multiple moves ahead.

#Chess #Olympiacos #Thessaloniki #ChessOlympiad #HellenicChess @teotsorb

Read the full story: https://t.co/nTnSB2neAN

[European Chess Union @ECUonline]

15-year-old WFM Anastasiia Hnatyshyn 🇺🇦 takes the sole lead in the European Women's Chess Championship 2026! #chess #ewcc2026

The Ukrainian star defeated WGM Elmira Mirzoeva 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 today to continue an incredible run with a perfect score of 5/5 points!

It is the fourth consecutive upset by Hnatyshyn. After scoring against the lower-rated Aneta Kedelidze 🇬🇪 (1676) in the opening round, she took down IM Marina Brunello 🇮🇹 (2346) in round two, defeated IM Sabrina Vega Gutierrez 🇪🇸 (2375) in the third round, emerged victorious against IM Mai Narva 🇪🇪 (2426) yesterday, and today, she won her fifth game in a row!

Anastasiia Hnatyshyn is now earning 114 rating points, and is playing at a staggering tournament performance rating of 3018! 🤯