Record field set for 6th Intercontinental Chess Championship for Prisoners
ChessForFreedom The 6th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners will take place on October 13–15, 2026 , bringing together incarcerated players from around the world for three days of international online competition. This year’s championship is set to establish a new participation record, with 140 teams from 56 countries registered for the event. The competition will feature men’s, women’s and youth
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