From September 15 to 27, the entire chess world will turn its attention to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where the 46th World Chess Olympiad—the largest and most prestigious team event under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE)—will take place. The century-long history of this tournament, dating back to 1927, will mark another bright chapter for Turkmenistan: a … [Read more...]

While world-class grandmasters battled for the title in the Masters tournament, Turkmen chess player Allayar Shirliyev confidently proved his superiority in his category—delivering another triumph for Turkmenistan in a remarkably successful summer of 2026 for the nation's chess scene. Allayar Shirliyev (FIDE rating 2184, born 31 October 2003, Ashgabat) emerged as the … [Read more...]

Ashgabat hosted the grand finale of the Turkmenistan Chess Federation (TCF) Grand Prix from December 13 to 21. As the crowning event of the season, the tournament utilized an Olympic-style knockout (playoff) format, delivering high-stakes drama and intense competition for players and spectators alike. Thirty-two elite players—16 in the Open and 16 in the Women’s … [Read more...]