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Past Chess events

10 finished Chess events in our records, newest first, with the winner, prize pool and how many matches have a VOD. Open any event for its full results and bracket.

Biggest Chess events

Chess 2026 events

EventDatesWinnerPrizeVODs
Russian Chess Championship Superfinal 2026Oct 1 to Oct 12, 2026Andrey Esipenko7,000,000₽ RUB (≃ $82,250 USD)
Russian Women's Superfinal 2026Oct 1 to Oct 12, 2026Leya Garifullina4,000,000₽ RUB (≃ $47,000 USD)
Shenzhen Masters 2026Oct 9 to Oct 12, 2026Yu Yangyi¥200,000 CNY (≃ $29,886 USD)
Chess Olympiad 2026Sep 16 to Sep 27, 2026Uzbekistan
Women's Chess Olympiad 2026Sep 16 to Sep 27, 2026China
Global Chess League 2026Sep 5 to Sep 13, 2026Ganges Grandmasters$1,000,000
Green Hills Resort Masters 2026Aug 30 to Aug 31, 2026Nodirbek Yakubboev
Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026Aug 22 to Aug 27, 2026R Praggnanandhaa$450,000
Abu Dhabi Masters 2026Aug 15 to Aug 24, 2026Jakhongir Vakhidov$55,500
Kanizsa Open and Hungarian Championship 2026Aug 15 to Aug 23, 2026Pranesh M€60,400 EUR (≃ $70,593 USD)

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