Vlad Ardeleanu, President of the Romanian Chess Federation and candidate for ECU Deputy President, presents the C.E.S.S. Project – “Competences and Higher Education through Chess”, a groundbreaking EU-funded initiative awarded to the Romanian Chess Federation under the Smart Growth, Digitalisation and Financial Instruments Programme 2021-2027. With a total investment of 4.5 million euros, this represents the most significant European funding achievement in the history of chess. We have the right people who know how to secure more funding for chess, not only by applying but also by lobbying for chess at the highest level. It is clear to all, that from 19 July, @vladardeleanu will be an excellent and active Deputy President for the ECU, shaping a new era. * The original speech is in Romanian due to the presence of Romanian state authorities. #chess #romania #europe #DigitalTransformation #education #ecu2030 @ecu2030

The Spanish Chess Federation @AjedrezEspanola announced that B100 The Healthy Banking will be its official and main sponsor in the coming years. The sponsorship agreement between FEDA and B100 The Healthy Banking will link ABANCA's digital banking brand with the federation and the national teams in all categories for the coming years. B100's integration into the federation's calendar will officially begin at the upcoming Spanish championships, where the brand will start to have a prominent presence within the official tournament ecosystem. The Spanish Chess Federation celebrates its centenary in 2027, and during the sponsorship signing ceremony, the FEDA President Mr. Javier Ochoa de Echaguen emphasized: “We are thrilled to welcome such an important partner as B100 to the project, at a key moment for the federation's history and for the future of this sport, which is brighter and more exciting than ever.” @echaguen 🔗Detailed information and official press release by FEDA: feda.org/feda2k16/b-100-the-…

“That’s why it makes it even more impressive that one federation, one country, actually could break through the layers of bureaucratic defence. And that’s it, here in Romania.”— Garry Kasparov ♟️ A powerful endorsement of Romania’s digital chess transformation through C.E.S.S.

The Board of the Slovenia Chess Federation has officially voted to support the ECU 2030 team and ECU President Zurab Azmaiparashvili. The information is available to the public on the official website. "Considering continuity of operation, organizational stability, past fair cooperation, and support for important international projects — the Board supports the current ECU leadership." — Šahovski zveza Slovenije, Resolution U13R.7.5" Slovenia has a proud chess tradition and a strong federation. Their board's decision carries weight — and we are honored to have their trust. Thank you #Slovenia Federation by federation. Board by board. The foundation of ECU 2030 grows stronger. #ECU2030 #SloveniaChess #EuropeanChess #SupportECU2030

The 7th edition of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial concluded in Jermuk, Armenia. ♟️ 🏆After nine played rounds, GM Samuel Sevian emerged as the Winner of the event with the score of 5.5 points and better tiebreak criteria than GM Vladislav Artemiev who had the same score but finished second. GM Nihal Sarin and GM Ray Robson tied for third place, scoring 5 points each. 🔗Final rankings: s3.chess-results.com/tnr1424… 🌐Official webpage of the event: jermuk-round.chessacademy.am…

European Senior Chess Championship 2026 concluded yesterday in Acqui Terme, Italy! ♟️ #chess #escc2026 @federscacchi Congratulations to the Winners and Medalists! 👏 Open 50 section: 🏆 GM Jean-Marc Degraeve 🇫🇷, 7 points 🥈 GM Daniel Gormally 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 6.5 points 🥉 GM Martin Mrva 🇸🇰, 6.5 points Women's 50 section: 🏆 IM Silvia Alexieva 🇫🇷, 8 points 🥈 WGM Elvira Berend 🇱🇺, 7.5 points 🥉 IM Elena Sedina 🇮🇹, 7 points Open 65 section: 🏆 GM Zurab Sturua 🇬🇪, 7.5 points 🥈 Eric Boulard 🇫🇷, 7 points 🥉 IM Gerard Welling 🇳🇱, 7.5 points Women's 65 section: 🏆 WIM Elena Krasenkowa 🇵🇱, 7 points 🥈 WFM Margarita Baliuniene 🇱🇹, 6.5 points 🥉 WIM Ligia-Letitia Jicman 🇷🇴, 6 points The Closing ceremony of the event took place yesterday evening, with the attendance of the ECU Vice Presidents Mr. Gunnar Bjornsson and Mr. Jean-Michel Rapaire, Tournament Director Ms. Cristina Pernici Rigo who awarded the winners, the Chief Arbiter of the event Mr. Panagiotis Nikolopoulos who read the results and announced the Winners, and distinguished guests and players. 🔗Final report: europechess.org/european-sen…

ECU101 - The SMART Method to Teach Chess training course goes to Belgium. 🗓️Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026 📍Location: Pardoes, Ontvoeringsplein 12, 2800 Mechelen (Malines), Belgium 👉Registration: blog.frbe-kbsb-ksb.be/blog/e… @ECUonline #ChessinEducation

Seven rounds were played at the European Senior Chess Championship 2026, and there are only two rounds to go before the announcement of the Winners! 🏆 #chess #escc2026 After 7 played rounds two players tie for the top of the Open 50 section with the score of 6/7 points each: GM Jean-Marc Degraeve 🇫🇷 and GM Martin Mrva 🇸🇰. GM Zurab Sturua 🇬🇪 emerged as the sole leader of the Open 65 section scoring 6/7 points, and he is followed by a group of 7 players who score 5.5/7 points. IM Silvia Alexieva 🇫🇷 leads in the Women's 50 category with 6/7 points, being followed by WGM Elvira Berend 🇱🇺 who trails by half-point. WIM Elena Krasenkowa 🇵🇱 is in the sole lead of the Women's 65 section with 5.5/7 points, while WIM Ligia-Letitia Jicman 🇷🇴 follows with the score of 5/7 points. 🔗All results, rankings and pairings: s3.chess-results.com/tnr1423… ♟️Live games: lichess.org/broadcast/europe…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) played host to a chess tournament for local primary schools. Eight Tower Hamlets schools took part, in a teams of six children playing in Canary Wharf. Full report via the link. tinyurl.com/yhu8n2dk

European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2026 will take place from 6-10 July in Rzeszow, Poland! 🏆 #chess #eyrbcc2026 ♟️The event will be played in 6 age categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18, open and girls sections separately, and nearly 600 players already registered for the competition! ⌛️Due to many requests, the registration deadline has been extended until June 13! 🔗Detailed information and invitation: europechess.org/european-you… 🌐Official website of the event: eyrbcc2026.eu/

Discurso íntegro de Florentino Pérez tras ser reelegido presidente.

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Congratulations to @Ukraine @uachessfed. We are proud to have Ukrainian young champions in European #chess. Anastasiia has one sister and six brothers, making a total of eight children in a brave family living in today's conditions and air-raid alarms. This is remarkable in itself, and in such times children better understand the meaning of life and the need to try hard to build their future.

A key milestone for C.E.S.S. The contract marking the start of the implementation phase for the project's digital solutions has been signed. A new step towards the digital transformation of the Romanian Chess Federation. Full article on frsah.ro/digitalizare/

Congratulations to Bibisara Assaubayeva on winning #NorwayChess Women with a round to spare! chess.com/events/2026-norway…

Today is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. For Ukrainians, this is a painful reality that has become part of everyday life. Since 2022 alone, Russia has killed 707 Ukrainian children, injured 2,548, and left 2,318 missing. The youngest victim was just two days old - born and killed in a maternity hospital. These figures may be far higher, as the full truth about what has happened in the temporarily occupied territories remains unknown. In addition, at least 20,470 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia or forcibly displaced. Eternal memory to all the children whose lives have been taken by Russia's aggression...

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An exciting European Women's Chess Championship is taking place in Batumi under excellent conditions. After nine rounds, at least seven players with 7.5 and 7 points are competing for first place and the European title. s2.chess-results.com/tnr1368… ECU President, Grandmaster Zurab Azmaiparashvili, after visiting Norway Chess, flew directly to Batumi to watch the last four rounds of the championship live. A nice moment was the birthday wishes to the host of ECU TV, WIM Sandra Djukic. Photos/video @ECUonline

A special birthday surprise in the live studio of the European Women’s Chess Championship 2026 for our wonderful host, WIM Sandra Djukic! 🥳 Dear Sandra, thank you for bringing such great energy to the championship. We wish you a very happy birthday and many happy returns! 🎂🎉