Ozgur Solakoglu

Satranç/Chess; FIDE Chief Events Inpection Officer/Events Commission Honorary Chair; ISF Chess TC;JCI Türkiye Senato/Senate 2013 Başkanı/President; Galatasaray

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

🇦🇿 At just 13 years old, IM Ahmad Khagan delivered one of the most memorable upsets in FIDE World Blitz Team Championship history, defeating Hikaru Nakamura. 🔥

Now it's time for a new chapter. The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are back!

📍 Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
🗓 17–21 June 2026
📺 Watch on the FIDE YouTube and Twitch channels
🎟 Book your tickets now! Details at https://t.co/Tb8LTD3GLe

#FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

This is what the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are all about 🔥

♟ FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
🌏 Hong Kong 🇭🇰
🗓 Game days: June 17-21

🎟 Book your tickets now! Details at https://t.co/DNuR9CpipA

#FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

♟ FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Championships in 🇳🇬 Nigeria: Registration now open

All FIDE Member Federations and eligible players are invited to participate in the inaugural FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026, open to players with a FIDE rating under 2300.

The event will be held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, from August 1 (arrival) to August 8 (departure), 2026.

Read more: https://t.co/qm8Rq12CSN

[Türkiye Satranç Federasyonu @tsfresmi]

🇹🇷 Milli Sporcumuz Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, Magnus Carlsen’e Karşı! ♟️🔥

2026 TePe Sigeman & Co Satranç Turnuvası’nda başarılı performansıyla dikkat çeken milli sporcumuz Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, bugün oynanacak son tur karşılaşmalarında GM Magnus Carlsen ile karşı karşıya gelecek.

⏰ Son tur karşılaşmaları bugün saat 13.00’te başlayacak.

Bu büyük mücadelede milli sporcumuza başarılar diliyoruz!

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

🇮🇷 GM Sina Movahed of Iran, who turns 16 this month, emerged victorious at the Baku Open 2026, finishing with an impressive score of 8/9.

A large group finished on 6.5/9. Based on tiebreaks (average rating of opponents), the podium was completed by 🇮🇳 India’s Santhosh Parvathareddy Ajay and local 🇦🇿 IM Khazar Babazada.

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich stated that Baku would remain one of the key centers on the global chess map.

Read more: https://t.co/TckDUSJWx5

📷 Azerbaijan Chess Federation

[Susan Polgar @SusanPolgar]

J. van Foreest defeats Magnus Carlsen — 🇹🇷 Erdoğmuş takes sole lead after 4 rounds! ♟️

For those who tried to bully and insult the 14-year-old Turkish phenom Erdoğmuş, he is now in sole lead of the TePe Sigeman Invitational after four rounds, with 2 wins and 2 draws. He is very strong and he is the real deal — not some overhyped youngster.

The younger generation is improving at a record pace! 🚀

@FIDE_chess @ECUonline

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

❗️FIDE World University Team Chess Championship: Registration deadline extended❗️

Due to the strong interest in the tournament from universities worldwide, and considering that additional time is required to complete all stages of the registration process, it has been decided to extend the registration period. The new deadline for applications is April 29, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC).

🤝 Participation is open to university teams, with players born between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2008 and currently enrolled in at least one class at the university.
🗓️ Three stages: Online Swiss Qualifiers → Online Knockout → Over-the-board Finals in Almaty 🇰🇿
💰 Prize fund: 🥇 €25,000 · 🥈 €15,000 · 🥉 €10,000

Is your team ready? Register now: https://t.co/NbfGKBty3c

[Galatasaray SK @GalatasaraySK]

COĞRAFYANIN TEK BÜYÜĞÜ LİDER GALATASARAY! 🤫

Maç sonucu: Galatasaray 3-0 Fenerbahçe 👏

#GSvFB

[Chess.com Türkçe @chesscom_tr]

14 yaş, 10 ay, 28 gün!!
Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, Topalov'u 5-1 yenerek ve Bundesliga'da kazandığı Elo'yu koruyarak 2700 barajını geçti ve tarihin en genç 2700 oyuncusu oldu.
Wei Yi'nin rekoru yaklaşık 10 ay farkla kırıldı.
Carlsen, Firouzja, Gukesh bu bariyeri 16'sında geçmişti.

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

♟️ The best university chess teams in the world are coming to Almaty, 3–10 August 2026, to compete in the FIDE World University Team Chess Championship!

🗓️ Three stages: Online Swiss Qualifiers → Online Knockout → Over-the-board Finals in Almaty 🇰🇿

🤝 Participation is open to university teams, with players born between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2008 and currently enrolled in at least one class at the university.

Prize fund: 🥇 €25,000 · 🥈 €15,000 · 🥉 €10,000

📝 Registration deadlines: 27 April (Qualifier 1) and 4 May (Qualifier 2)

Is your team ready? Register now: https://t.co/avSgKphbsj

[Ozgur Solakoglu @ozgurso]

RT @ChessbaseIndia: History has been created in the World of Chess. Turkish phenom Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has made a world record - at the age…

[Eurosport TR @Eurosport_TR]

🇹🇷 GM Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, satranç tarihinde 2700 ELO barajını geçen en genç oyuncu oldu. GURUR! 🧿

[2700chess @2700chess]

HISTORY MADE! 🇹🇷

At just 14 years old, Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş (2704.0) has become the youngest player ever to join the 2700 club! He secured this historic milestone after a dominant 4-1 match victory over former World Champion Veselin Topalov.

Check out the list of the 10 youngest players to hit 2700 and replay the deciding game here https://t.co/Rp1DKkQz8F

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

FIDE World Cadet and Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 kicks off in 🇷🇸 Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia

The event attracted around 450 participants from 40 national federations competing across six age groups – U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18 – in Open and Girls’ categories. Both the rapid (April 15–17) and blitz (April 19–20) competitions follow an 11-round Swiss format.

Read more: https://t.co/cTFFxUKywU

[chess24 @chess24com]

"I had a big stress because yesterday I didn't win a completely winning position. That's why my coach tells me, if you deserve this title you will get it; if you don't, we will work a lot to become strong. Don't think about the result, just play your chess."

- Javokhir Sindarov

[Türkiye #BizimÇocuklar 🇹🇷 @MilliTakimlar]

Dünün Çocukları, Bugünün Kahramanları... A Millî Takımımız, 24 yıl sonra Dünya Kupası'nda

DUYUN SESİMİZİ, İŞTE BU #BizimÇocuklar’ın AYAK SESLERİ 🔉

#BizimÇocuklar🇹🇷 | #FIFAWorldCup | #TürkÖndeTürkİleri

[Sabri Can Onay Yontar @sabopasha]

İspanya Başbakanı Pedro Sanchez’in basın toplantısına geç kalması İspanyol basınında büyük yankı uyandırdı. Başbakanın geç kalma sebebi ise satranç kafesinde oynadığı satranç maçıydı

[Julián Valerio @julianvalglez]

A los habitantes de Jaquelandia, en RNEAudio, seguro que os suenan Daniel Pulvett—primer habitante del reino mágico—y Sabrina Vega—habitante y nueve veces campeona de España—, que asesora durante la partida a Pedro Sánchez, un aficionado sin ELO y presidente del Gobierno.

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

FIDE introduces new World Cadet Championship cycle U8–U12 starting in 2026 ♟️

FIDE is introducing a new competition system for young players in the Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 age groups.

The FIDE World Cadets Cup U8–U12 will be the qualifying event, and the best players will advance to the FIDE World Cadets Championships U8, U10, U12, where the world titles will be decided.

The first Cadets Cup in this new format will take place on June 15–28, 2026, in Batumi. The final championships will be held on November 10–17, 2026.

This new system will help create a clearer and stronger path for young chess talents around the world.

Read the full article: https://t.co/exEhPOAVOO

[Galatasaray SK @GalatasaraySK]

Şampiyonlar Ligi Play-Off Turu ilk maçında galibiyet bizim! 💪

Maç sonucu: Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus 👏

#GSvJUVE #UCL