Chess Olympiad 2026: Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch
The Chess Olympiad 2026 will be held from September 15 to 27.
The FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 will take place from September 15 to 27 at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The world’s leading chess nations will compete in the Open and Women’s sections, with India entering the event as the defending champion in both categories.
The tournament will feature 11 rounds, with the opening round scheduled for September 16 and the final round on September 27. There will be a rest day on September 22. Each team will field four players in every match, with a fifth player available as a reserve.
India will be among the biggest attractions at the Olympiad. The Open team includes Gukesh D, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin and Vidit Gujrathi, while the women’s team is led by Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu.
The United States, India, Uzbekistan and China are among the leading contenders in the Open section, while India, Georgia, Kazakhstan and China headline the women’s field.
Here are the live streaming details of the event:
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When & where will Chess Olympiad 2026 take place?
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The Chess Olympiad 2026 will be held from September 15 to 27 at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The opening ceremony and team arrivals will take place on September 15, while Round 1 will begin on September 16. The tournament will conclude with Round 11 and the closing ceremony on September 27.
Where & how to watch live streaming of Chess Olympiad 2026 in India?
Chess fans can tune in to the Chess Olympiad 2026 through several platforms:
- ChessBase India (YouTube): The tournament will be streamed live on ChessBase India’s official YouTube channel, with commentary in both English and Hindi.
- Chess.com: Live games and PGN coverage will be available on Chess.com with analysis tools and move-by-move breakdowns.
- Lichess and Chess24: Fans can follow the games in real time with live boards, evaluations, and move history.
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Where & how to watch Chess Olympiad 2026 on TV?
As of now, no television broadcaster has been officially confirmed in India for the Chess Olympiad 2026. Fans can instead follow the action through FIDE’s official digital broadcasts. Television coverage in other countries will depend on individual regional broadcast rights.
Where & how to watch Chess Olympiad 2026 worldwide?
Chess fans worldwide can follow the tournament through the official FIDE YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as the official Chess Olympiad website. The online coverage will feature live games throughout the tournament.
Where is the Chess Olympiad 2026 happening?
Uzbekistan is hosting the Chess Olympiad 2026, and it will be held at the Silk Road International Exhibition Center in Samarkand.
Who are the Indians participating in the Chess Olympiad 2026?
The Indian Open team includes Gukesh D, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin and Vidit Gujrathi, while the women’s team is led by Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu.
Where to watch the Chess Olympiad 2026 in India?
The tournament will be streamed live on ChessBase India’s official YouTube channel, with commentary in both English and Hindi. No television channels have been confirmed yet.
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