The 2026 European Chess Championship is currently underway in Katowice, Poland, organized by the Polish Chess Federation. The event, taking place from April 7th to 19th, features a field of 501 players vying for the continental championship title. Beyond the prestigious title, players are also competing for significant prize money and the highly sought-after 20 qualification spots for the upcoming World Cup. Among the top contenders are Ukraine’s Igor Kovalenko, Spain’s David Anton, and Romania’s Bogdan-Daniel Deac, who hold the highest ratings in the tournament.
You can follow all the games live, accompanied by expert commentary, which begins daily at 15:00 CEST (9:00 AM ET, 6:30 PM IST).
