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Istanbul To Host 2026 World Rapid & Blitz Championships
Istanbul, Türkiye, will host the 2026 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships from December 26-30, FIDE announced on Thursday. GMs Magnus Carlsen, Aleksandra Goryachkina, and Bibisara Assaubayeva are the defending champions heading into the annual event that crowns up to four world champions. With less...
