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London Chess Classic The UK’s most prestigious chess tournament returns 24 November–7 December 2026. Sponsored by XTX Markets. Novotel London West, Hammersmith.

The Greatest Players in the World will do battle over 10 days of intense competition. The UK's strongest Chess Tournament and largest festival. 1st - 11th December 2017, Olympia Conference Centre, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX

Play begins 4pm weekdays and 2pm at the weekends.

Making the first move for Magnus Carlsen at the London Chess Classic in 2017 and now returning as one of England’s top p...
20/10/2026

Making the first move for Magnus Carlsen at the London Chess Classic in 2017 and now returning as one of England’s top players.

The current British Champion, Shreyas Royal , is back at the London Chess Classic, playing in the Masters section.

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📸 Photos taken by Lennart Ootes and John Saunders.

Gawain Jones is back for the 2026 London Chess Classic!A three-time British Champion and winner of the 2024 London Chess...
19/10/2026

Gawain Jones is back for the 2026 London Chess Classic!

A three-time British Champion and winner of the 2024 London Chess Classic, Gawain will be looking to claim another title on home soil .. with his children forming his very own support team! ❤️

📅 24 November–7 December
📸 John Saunders

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🇺🇦 Vasyl Ivanchuk joins the main field of the 2026 London Chess Classic.We’re proud to welcome another Ukrainian player ...
18/10/2026

🇺🇦 Vasyl Ivanchuk joins the main field of the 2026 London Chess Classic.

We’re proud to welcome another Ukrainian player to this year’s main field. 💙💛

📅 24 November–7 December
📍 Novotel London West, Hammersmith

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📸 Photo by Frans Peeters

A familiar face since the first edition in 2009, Luke McShane returns to the London Chess Classic!Organised by Chess in ...
16/10/2026

A familiar face since the first edition in 2009, Luke McShane returns to the London Chess Classic!

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📸 Lennart Ootes, Ray Morris Hill and Tao Bhokanandh

🇺🇦 Ihor Samunenkov is coming to the London Chess Classic! At only 17 years old, Ihor has an impressive collection of ach...
13/10/2026

🇺🇦 Ihor Samunenkov is coming to the London Chess Classic!

At only 17 years old, Ihor has an impressive collection of achievements: a European team champion with Ukraine in 2025 and an individual gold medallist at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

We’re excited to welcome the young Ukrainian grandmaster to this year’s line-up.

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📸 Walusza Fotografia for FIDE

First time at the Classic - Andy Woodward joins the London Chess Classic 2026 lineup!A grandmaster at just 13, Andy clai...
11/10/2026

First time at the Classic - Andy Woodward joins the London Chess Classic 2026 lineup!

A grandmaster at just 13, Andy claimed U.S. Junior Championship titles in 2025 and 2026.

We look forward to welcoming one of America’s brightest young talents.

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📸 Photos: Lennart Ootes ♟️Chess Photos for Saint Louis Chess Club

He’s been part of the London Chess Classic since the very first edition in 2009 … and he is returning for 2026! Mickey A...
09/10/2026

He’s been part of the London Chess Classic since the very first edition in 2009 … and he is returning for 2026!

Mickey Adams, the London Chess Classic 2023 champion, is back!

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📸 Photos: Ray Morris-Hill and Lennart Ootes

A London Chess Classic debut for Nihal Sarin !Fresh from winning team silver with India at the Chess Olympiad, Nihal joi...
07/10/2026

A London Chess Classic debut for Nihal Sarin !

Fresh from winning team silver with India at the Chess Olympiad, Nihal joins us for his first London Chess Classic.

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📸 Photos: Walusza Fotografia for FIDE

Olympiad gold a week ago🥇Engaged yesterday 💍 Back to London next!♟️Last year’s winner Nodirbek Abdusattorov returns to t...
05/10/2026

Olympiad gold a week ago🥇Engaged yesterday 💍 Back to London next!♟️

Last year’s winner Nodirbek Abdusattorov returns to the London Chess Classic! Can he make it two in a row?

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Our first player announcement for the London Chess Classic 2026: Levon Aronian!A look back at Levon’s previous London Ch...
02/10/2026

Our first player announcement for the London Chess Classic 2026: Levon Aronian!

A look back at Levon’s previous London Chess Classic appearances as we get ready to welcome him back.

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