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Why Hikaru Nakamura Skipped the 2026 Chess Olympiad?
NM
June 10, 2026
Hikaru Nakamura confirmed he will not play in the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, scheduled from September 15 to 27....
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Vietnam’s top female players miss Olympiad after controversial selection process
Guest Contributor
May 13, 2026
Vietnam’s women’s chess team heads to the 2026 Olympiad without its two highest-ranked players, following a disputed registration process that...
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Why Alireza Firouzja Is No Longer Playing for France
LR
May 12, 2026
The announcement sounded dramatic, but the reality is far less sudden. When the French Chess Federation (FFE) confirmed that Alireza...