Episode 47: FIDE Announces Host of the 2026 World Chess Championship

FIDE has officially announced that the 2026 World Chess Championship between reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and Challenger Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15, 2026. In this video, we cover the historic venue announcement, why FIDE selected neutral ground despite bids from India, the United States, and Cyprus, the 14-game match format, and why this will be the youngest World Championship match in chess history. Will Gukesh successfully defend his title, or can Sindarov become the next World Chess Champion?WATCH NEXT: ▶️ 2026 World Championship Bids→ https://youtu.be/O9fDsdJP06Y▶️ 2026 World Championship Host→ https://youtu.be/TFJ7Zw0tIeo🔗 Follow Me Here:👕 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maverickchess?\_t=ZS-8zfqUjhMCKg&\_r=1📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverickchess200?igsh=M2k5bTlkYm50Zm5x🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/Matthew551021🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50zEWipHPduEQ6sZWuE6oT🛍️ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d21c000-d7f7-4da3-9aa1-ece2cf5ecf7a/maverick-chess-podcasts🍏 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maverick-chess-podcasts/id1823220097🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maverick\_matt23♟ Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/trustymatt♞ Lichess.org: //lichess.org/@/TrustyMatt☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/matthewrichards2005🎓 Learn How to Play ChessNew to chess or want to improve? Start here:📘 How to Play Chess (Basics):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI0loSUZXBY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=1🏆 How to Win at Chess:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSF4ktqf9kQ&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=2❌ How to Lose at Chess – 8 Mistakes to Avoid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmZ6lbwdJY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=3✍️ How to Read and Write Chess Moves (Notation):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSq18Dnb5dI&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=4👋 About Me:I create content around chess, streamer events, internet tournaments, etc., with a mix of gameplay, humour, commentary, highlights, and tutorials. My goal is to make CHESS fun and accessible to everyone. New videos every EVERYDAY!✅ Calls to Action:👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!📝 Comment on your favourite moment or your thoughts below!⚠️ Disclaimer:Some links are affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Hashtags #chess #WorldChessChampionship #FIDE #Gukesh #Sindarov #Geneva #ChessNews #WorldChampion